Caraval (Caraval, 1) by Stephanie Garber

“Caraval” by Stephanie Garber is a spellbinding fantasy novel that kicks off the Caraval series. The story follows Scarlett Dragna, who has never left the tiny island where she and her sister Tella live under the harsh rule of their father. When Scarlett receives an invitation to Caraval, a legendary, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, she sees it as her chance to escape. However, when Tella is kidnapped by the Caraval’s mastermind, Legend, Scarlett must navigate a world of illusion and deception to find her before the game ends. Full of magic, intrigue, and twists, “Caraval” is a tale of sisterhood, love, and bravery.