Book Review: Finale (Caraval #3)

My 13 year-old daughter introduced me to Caraval. Finale is Stephanie Garber’s ending to her trilogy. These are fantasy books based on a world that doesn’t exist, where magic is wielded only by a few with not a lot of explanation.

The first book introduces Caraval, which is a game that happens every once in a while created by a man who is immortal and magical called Legend. The story revolves around two sisters, Donatella (Tella) and Scarlet. Caraval is told from Scarlet’s point of view and it’s about how she goes through the game of Caraval. 

The second book, Legendary, is told from Tella’s point of view. In this book, it’s Tella’s turn to go through the game, except we are also introduced to the Fates, who are supposed to be magical beings created by the ultimate Fate. Supposedly, these Fates were once human and their magic was dangerous and they were trapped. 

Sometimes I wonder if the Fates were part of this universe all along or if the author created them for the second book. 

The third and final book is Finale. It was so different from the first and second book. The main characters don’t play Caraval anymore. In fact, there isn’t a game at all. It’s all about the Fates and the twist and the real bad guy who is really evil and bitter and how to end him.

It was almost a stand alone book. I must say that it did keep me reading and wanting to know who the main characters were going to win. It had a good enough ending, so I can’t complain.  Overall it was a good and original series to read. 

But still, something didn’t make sense… well, a lot didn’t make sense. But, I guess there are books that can just get away with that.

cheers!

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