Caraval

Scarlett and Tella live with their abusive father on an island. Since their mother has run away, they only have each other. Tella is wild and spontaneous while Scarlett is the practical protecter of her sister. But Scarlett has one desire, to attend Caraval, the magical game where one can get their biggest wish fulfilled. One problem, one must be invited to attend and Scarlett has been writing to Legend, the master of Caraval for years asking to be invited. On the eve of her marriage to the Count, whom she has never met, Scarlett receives the invitation and must decide if she will follow her heart or her head. When her sister takes her choice away from her, she finds herself on the way to Caraval with the rogue Julian and her sister. What she finds will twist her mind and alter her faith in everyone she loves. The book is filled with magic, deception, twists, turns and a world that is upside down. Scarlett does her best to keep her wits about her, but it isn't easy if you can't trust anyone as anyone could be playing the game. And the game is meant to to keep you off balance. I liked parts of this book, but at times found it not as enjoyable as I would have liked. It reminds me a little of The Night Circus but not as well done. It has some mature themes that are subtle but need to be mentioned. So this one was just ok for me, but I'm sure it has an audience. Laini Taylor's new one awaits! Happy reading my friends!