That whole situation with Scarlett, Nicolas and Julian was so promising, and then Garber decided to abandon that part totally. It makes everything brighter, it makes people who have it stronger, it breaks rules that aren’t supposed to exist, it is infinitely valuable. She let her love out to touch his, the way two separate instruments might play together to create a more beautiful song. It is true that their relationship is somewhat stormy, and it takes a long time for Dante to wake up and get some common sense in his head, but I ship them so bad.

Some obstacles come up just for the sake of wasting time, as Garber never mentions them again (and there’s a GIANT one that she just never tied up—I’m only bitter about it because it was literally the only part of the book that got dangerously close to interesting). Series fans will enjoy the plentiful surprises in the conclusion to this tale of two sisters who are as daring in politics as they are in love. I liked the writing and it was as usual magical filled with vivid things and the beauty of their world. one thing i am in disbelief that they held off mentioning previously was the fact that julian wears glasses?

tella didn’t get on my nerves as much within this book and i think it’s true character development on her part. There were just a few strings that were left hanging for me, but overall I was happy with the finale! However, I had to knock 1 star off for the editorial mistakes that followed on from the second book (ie. Once Scarlett/Tella has finished with this annoying AF narration, they will then spend 4 seconds on the conflict they’ve discovered is currently happening in the room. I LOVE THE WAY THINGS ENDED, we got a sweet conclusion to both Donatella's and Scarlett's storylines which we don't often get.

When I pitched the title of Finale to my editor, who had yet to read the story, I said that this book is like a lit firework; it explodes early on as everyone battles themselves and others to conquer all their nightmares, so that they can create new dreams. Scarlett discovers new things about herself while Tella finds out more about the two immortals she is being pulled in between. I was a bit disappointed that we didn't see as much of Scarlett and Julian's relationship in Legendary, and was sad to see a bit of a rift forming between them. Also, since the plot of this book doesn't really take place during Caraval season, FAIRYTALE VIBES WERE COMPLETELY MISSING, which makes me so sad.

But I'm obsessed with their scenes and with Jacks, he is such a complex character, he is definitely not the hero, but he is not as much of a villain as he thinks, and I think he really cared about Donatella in his own twisted way. It was another thing that was entirely too rushed for no apparent reason, for it’s not like she was tying up loose ends (STILL BITTER). Tonight he was smiling, like a wicked prince, escaped from the stars, ready to spirit her up into the heavens.

I now feel like rereading Once upon a broken heart although I just read it at the beginning of the month. i mean, i dont think i can describe this book any more perfectly than that - the blurb from the inside cover jacket. Un colpo di scena dopo l’altro l’autrice ha costruito il finale ✨perfetto✨ Per questa saga pazzesca! Paradise or Paloma, Scarlett and Tella’s mother, has been a very mysterious character in so far without even being present in the story much. But i can't wait to see how i will feel with the new series and i hope it brings back the magic of caraval for me!Although I didn't know the world of Caraval back then and I feel like I would find some treasures in it that I might not have previously noticed. Llego en perfecto estado, es hermoso, la camiseta del libro venia de cabeza pero solo fue cosa de acomodarla.

This book is written from both Tella and Scarlett's pov and the plot came together all in the end but there were still some loose ends in this which might be left purposefully for a future books I guess? Caraval is over, but perhaps the greatest game of all has begun - with lives, empires, and hearts all at stake. All games must come to an end and I am saddened to leave this world but thrilled to see what Stephanie brings us next. It reminded me of Alice in Wonderland, because anything was possible and the magic was both beautiful and terrifying. Moments so precious the universe stretches to make additional room for them, and this was one of them.Dante had helped her forget, but Legend had taught her how to dream again, and she loved all the dazzling dreams they shared and the exquisite lies he told with his illusions. I really loved this series, I loved the characters, I loved the world, I love love loved Caraval itself, if only it were real. He was a mess of gold hair, sea-salt blue eyes and bitten lips, beautiful in a way only broken things could be. trigger + content warnings: blood depiction, getting blood for magic, loss of a loved one/loss of a parent, grief depiction, abusive parent, kidnapping, captivity, murder, possession, heart attacks, torture, gore, and spiders!