In Stephanie Garber's enthralling fantasy, "Caraval," Scarlett Dragna yearns for escape from her tiny, repressive isle and a cruel father. Dreaming of the magic and intrigue of Caraval—a once-a-year, interactive performance—her wish is granted when an invitation arrives. Whisked away with her sister Tella by a mysterious sailor, Scarlett's relief is cut short when Tella is abducted by Legend, the show's elusive mastermind. In a place where reality blurs with illusion, Scarlett finds herself in an intricate game where finding Tella is the ultimate prize and stakes are perilously high. With time against her, and uncertain of whom to trust, she navigates a seductive world brimming with danger, romance, and magic, determined to save her sister before Caraval claims her forever.