Legendary by Stephanie Garber Flatiron Books - May 29, 2018 I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I was so beyond excited when I received my approval for an advanced copy of this gem! I loved, loved, loved Caraval, and have been anxiously awaiting its sequel, Legendary, since I found out about it last year. Huge shout out to NetGalley and Flatiron Books for the opportunity to read this book before its release. First, I have to be honest. I loved Caraval, but was not a huge fan of Donatella "Tella" Dragna at the end of that book. I was worried that I wasn’t going to enjoy this story as much since she is the main character of Legendary. Boy, am I glad that I was wrong! I actually think I may like Tella more than Scarlett now (gasp!). The characters in this story are just so well written and engaging. Every single character is vividly characterized and, as a reader, I was genuinely invested in the outcome of each of their storylines. The plot of this book is so stunning, as well. It is full of magic, adventure, good, evil, and romance. I love how Garber is able to create such an astonishingly magical, yet realistic world. Everything from the setting, to the costumes, to the characters is so well thought out and described, that it makes the world within the story come alive. It is an emotional roller coaster that deftly looks into Tella and Scarlett’s past and fills in some of the gaps left from the first book. This book had it all for me, and is one that I can’t wait to share and recommend. It felt like being on the adventure myself, searching for clues to ultimately win Caraval. It kept me on the edge of my seat, and judging from the ending, there has to be another book to follow. This is a wonderful addition to the Caraval series and, once again, highlights what a fantastic writer Stephanie Garber is. I highly recommend this book!
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