Finishing this book and by extension, the Caraval series was a bittersweet experience. All in all, I was happy with the ending and finished the book with a smile upon my face. The story arc for each character is tied up nicely, but a couple of doors are left open for future books. With regard to the ending, it is everything you could hope for. Thus, you are incentivized to keep reading in order to get back to the other sister’s storyline and see what happens next. Oftentimes, a chapter will end on a cliffhanger and then switch over to the other sister’s story in the following chapter. Her use of dual points of view (Tella and Scarlett) not only deepens our understanding of the sisters but also helps to move the story along. She brings the Caraval universe to life, and she knows how to evoke an emotional response from the reader. I even found myself feeling sorry for him at one point in the story.īringing everything together is Garber’s writing. You get the sense that underneath his apathetic exterior lurk actual feelings. Even Jacks grows in his own way, displaying a degree of vulnerability on a couple of occasions. We also see the characters grow as they come to understand what they want out of life. We learn more about each character, unearthing some shocking secrets. Exploring these locations was so much fun – it felt like going on an adventure.įinale also features a fair amount of character development.

It also enriches the setting, allowing for the inclusion of such fantastical places as the Vanished Market and Immortal Library. Scarlett and Tella’s journeys are always front and center magic just adds a bit of, well, magic to their stories. Magic enhances the plot without ever stealing the spotlight. Finale and the previous two books seamlessly weave magic into the story. Julian and Scarlett are as adorable as ever, and Jacks and Legend compete for Tella’s affection (and who doesn’t love a good love triangle?).Įqually as praiseworthy is the book’s integration of magic. It is also peppered with bombshell reveals, which if you’re anything like me, will have you exclaiming “What?!” And let’s not forget the romances, which are *chef’s kiss*. It is fast-paced and filled to the brim with action and page-turning moments. I envy those who have not yet read Finale and get to experience its magic for the first time.įinale’s plot is superb. Everything about this book is perfection, from its plot to its characters to its ending.

I could have easily continued reading about the Dragna sisters and their crew for another several hundred pages. My first thought upon finishing Finale was “That was so good,” which was promptly followed by “I don’t want it to be over!” I felt sad when I turned the final page, as I had enjoyed the story so much. TLDR: An exhilarating conclusion to the Caraval trilogy.

Finale by Stephanie Garber