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| Caraval trilogy with Tella and Dante print |
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Age Group: YA
Review
The magic of Caraval has finally come to an end and it could
not have been more magical! What I loved about Finale was the dual narrative,
we finally got to see from both Tella and Scarlett’s perspectives in the same
book, and their individual journeys became one final adventure.
Caraval has always been a story about the love of two sisters
and Finale does not disappoint because it never forgets that what
started the adventure was the love of these sisters. Of course what also remains exciting
is the romances, good and bad, I mean who can resist a bad boy!
‘Tonight he was smiling like a wicked prince, escaped from the stars, ready to spirit her up into the heavens. Uninvited butterflies took flight in Tella’s stomach. He was still the most beautiful liar she’d ever seen.’
This is a trilogy that started with the games of Caraval and has
given readers more than they could have imagined, the game is bigger than a
yearly extravaganza, it is a deadly game of survival to destroy the Fates.
The Fates are irresistible and truly add an enjoyable excitement to Finale.
Without a doubt my favourite Fate has always been Jacks from the moment he was
introduced in Legendary and I devoured every moment we got to spend with
him in Finale, he is the boy you’re meant to fear and hate but cannot
resist being tempted to fall in love with even though you know he’s not the
right one.
‘Tella looked up at Jacks, seeing him for the first time since he’d carried her away. His untamed locks of golden hair made him look more like a lost boy than a murderous Fate; his unearthly eyes were the silver-blue of young girls’ dreams; and his lips were so sharp she imagined he could cut with a kiss.’
Another Fate that we met, The Assassin, was hugely intriguing
and I only wish we had got to spend more time with him. I know that I would
certainly love to see more of him in a future instalment, who knows maybe he
will make an appearance in Once Upon A Broken Heart, we can only wait and
hope. Why I enjoyed The Assassins character was his glibness and dry humour as
well as his Fate ability, but I will leave that as a surprise, and so I will
leave you with a final quote and hopefully the desire to read Finale for
yourselves.
“We are here to help defeat the Fallen Star.” “And if we wanted to hurt you, I’d have shoved daggers through each of your hearts the moment I saw you outside.” The Assassin’s voice was like nails pounding through glass, harsh and discordant. “Is that really how you win people over?” muttered Julian.’
Synopsis (From Goodreads)
It’s been two months since the last Caraval concluded, two months since the Fates have been freed from an enchanted deck of cards, two months since Tella has seen Legend, and two months since Legend claimed the empire’s throne as his own. Now, Legend is preparing for his official coronation and Tella is determined to stop it. She believes her own mother, who still remains in an enchanted sleep, is the rightful heir to the throne.
Meanwhile, Scarlett has started a game of her own. She’s challenged Julian and her former fiancé, Count Nicolas d’Arcy, to a competition where the winner will receive her hand in marriage. Finally, Scarlett feels as if she is in complete control over her life and future. She is unaware that her mother’s past has put her in the greatest danger of all.
Caraval is over, but perhaps the greatest game of all has begun―with lives, empires, and hearts all at stake. There are no spectators this time: only those who will win...and those who will lose everything.
Key Quotes
‘Time was rushing faster than blood could pour out of a sliced artery.’
“A true queen’s power isn’t in her crown, my little love. It’s here.” Her mother placed a hand over her heart. Then she turned to Tella. […] “I would actually say your greatest treasure is sitting across from you. There is nothing quite so precious as the love of a sister.”
‘A dozen heads turned her way, intoxicated faces all wearing various shades of surprise. Save for Jacks. His silver-blue eyes met hers expectantly and then he grinned like the devil he was. He’d known this moment was coming. “Hello, wife.”
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