Gordon Jack
Plot Summary
Scarlett and Donatella are sisters living with an abusive father in the Meridian Empire. Shortly before Scarlett is to be married off to a man she doesn't know, she receives a letter from Legend, the mysterious Master of Caraval inviting her and her sister to participate in the legendary, once-a-year magical performance. After they run away to Caraval, Donatella is kidnapped as part of the game and Scarlett has only five nights to find her or her sister may disappear forever.
Critical Evaluation
I rate this book a 10 out of 10. The world Garber creates here is wildly imaginative, at times magical and at times threatening. Scarlett begins as a very frightened character but through the trials of the game becomes stronger, with a better understanding of what's really important. She is in a world where things are never what they seem and must rely on her instincts to survive and save her sister. The ticking clock makes her journey fast paced and exciting, with lots of surprises.
