Legendary (Caraval #2) by Stephanie Garber

"Starting right where Caraval left off, we are thrust back into the magical world of Master Legend as he brings his performers to the Elantine Empire's capital city of Elantine and holds another Caraval in honor of the Empress' 75th birthday. This time it's Donatella who plays the game and things seem much more serious/on the line than they did the first time around."

4 Stars

Pros: It had its good amount of twists and turns to keep the story going/Though the character of Jacks is evil, he was entertaining, as most villains are.

Cons: Donatella, the girl who will never love, finds love, it was all rather saccharine, but this is YA fantasy so I'm taking it as it is.

Full Review:

Starting off right where Caraval left off, we're thrust back into the world of Caraval and the mysterious Master Legend. Donatella (Tella) and Scarlet (Scar) travel with the performers to the capital city of the Elantine Empire, Valenda. Legend has agreed to hold another Caraval in honor of the Empress' 75th Birthday.

This time it's Donatella who takes part in the game. And this time, the game is far more dangerous than the first time around. There are stories about the Dragna sisters disappeared mother and its all connected to a deck of destiny (kind of like tarot cards) and their power versus Legends power. Though overall it was all pretty predictable, it was still entertaining and quick. I read it in two days.

If you've read Caraval and enjoyed it, then definitely pick this one up. Tella's more fun than Scarlett, though her impulsiveness and inability to hold her tongue is obviously often cause for trouble. Like I said, predictable but enjoyable. Good for a quick, fun read.

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