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This is one of the few books I have bought sight unseen, and not just bought a hardcover copy of, but preordered from Amazon so it would arrive in my mailbox on the day of publication. The previous two books were so enthralling and transporting (and so loanable to family members and friends) that I had to have a copy of the final book in the series immediately.
Scarlett Dragna was the focus of the first Caraval book and Caraval game. Her sister Donatella was the focus of the second. Throughout this Finale, both get turns to share their points of view. However, Tella, as the love interest of the elusive, mysterious and powerful Legend, still dominates the story.
Two games have been dazzlingly put on by the magical Legend, with each sister winning a game. Now, the stakes are higher because the release of the dangerous Fates is not a game. They must be defeated so they don’t control the empire previously ruled by the Empress Elantine. Legend has positioned himself as the late empress’s heir, but even his power pales next to what the Fates can do — and they are capricious at best and cruel and murderous at worst.
The main questions in this book are these: Will sisters Scarlett and Tella be able to have relationships with the brothers they both love? And will they be able to find ways to help Legend defeat the Fates?
This book is just as magical and transporting as the previous two, and I gobbled it right up within a few days. I did think the resolution was a bit rushed and tied up in a bow more quickly than seemed organic, but that’s a small issue; I enjoyed it thoroughly just the same.
Rated: Moderate.There is essentially no bad language. Sexual content involves several scenes of quite intense kissing and making out and the possibility of things going farther but stopping. There are many scenes of peril, and violence is more intense than in the previous books. The Fates are heartless and cruel, which shows in their behavior in the book.
