Caraval: Enter the magical and mesmerising world of Caraval with the first book in the global bestselling series

www.commonsensemedia.org 4 star review, age 13 plus. "Sisters escape abusive father to play dangerous magic game."

CARAVAL - Kirkus Reviews "Immersive and engaging, despite some flaws, and destined to capture imaginations."

Caraval (Caraval, #1) by Stephanie Garber - Goodreads star 3.97 from 889,430 ratings with 111,283 reviews as at 15 Feb 2026

The Sunday Times bestseller. Welcome, welcome to Caraval - Stephanie Garber's darkly enchanting tale which sees two sisters swept up in a dangerous game of love, magic, and heartbreak.

This paperback edition has a beautiful new cover design.

WELCOME TO CARAVAL, WHERE NOTHING IS QUITE WHAT IT SEEMS.

Scarlett has never left the tiny isle of Trisda, pining from afar for the wonder of Caraval, a once-a-year week-long performance where the audience participates in the show.

Caraval is Magic. Mystery. Adventure. And for Scarlett and her beloved sister, Tella, it represents freedom and an escape from their ruthless, abusive father. When the sisters' long-awaited invitations to Caraval finally arrive, it seems their dreams have come true. But no sooner have they arrived than Tella vanishes, kidnapped by the show's mastermind organiser, Legend.

Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But nonetheless she quickly becomes enmeshed in a dangerous game of love, magic, and heartbreak. And real or not, she must find Tella before the game is over, and her sister disappears forever.

Stephanie Garber is the No. 1 Sunday Times, New York Times, and internationally bestselling author of the Caraval series and the Once Upon a Broken Heart series. Her books have been published in thirty languages.

Paperback, 416 pages

H: 194mm W: 128mm Spine: 32mm

Weight: 294 grams