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Spectacular by Stephanie Garber

11 reviews

browniel14's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

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phoenix_1962's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

1.0

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bookedandbusy's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This was a fun, cute and magical holiday story! I seriously cannot get enough of this world and these characters! 
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gremlin24's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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britwalsh16's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I just love going back into the world of Caraval! Seeing more of Tella & Legends story! And more of Scarlett & Julian!! Only thing that would have made it better would be if Jacks & Evangeline were in it! I love them most of all!! But seeing Legend actually show his love for Tella! That is definitely the best part of this book! Oh and the illustrations!! Those are incredible!! & the Audiobook! I listened to the audiobook while I read along & it was the best decision I ever made! I highly recommend!!! ❤️🤍❤️🤍
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annesbookishtravels's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

+ 1⭐ for the beautiful illustrations!
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j_day's review against another edition

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adventurous dark hopeful mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Started off fine... but the
kidnapping/sexual assault
plot was really uncomfortable. Even if
it did turn out okay
, it felt so wrong and
Legend is no longer a much loved character
 
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thefantasybookcase's review against another edition

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mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This started out really cute but then turned into a dark romance type thing which was weird.
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gabyscozylibrary's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Spectacular ✨

Personally, I loved this book.
It’s always a pleasure going back to this magical world and reading about these characters that feel so familiar to me. ♥️🎩

I thought this was a very unique take on a holiday novella. It was cheerful and full of wonder and magic, while at the same time being a bit dark and unsettling.  🍭🎭

Garber’s stories always have a darker undertone to it. Caraval was all about illusions and manipulation, so it’s not surprising for this novella’s plot to go that route. It’s all a game. A very twisted one indeed but that’s what this world’s cemented on in my opinion. ✨🖤

I don’t get why Tella and Legend get so much hate. Don’t get me wrong, I would love to have a whole Scarlett and Julian novella, but I also love Tella and Legend. In fact, I was a bit sad that we didn’t get more of them at the end. ❣️ 

Spoiler ahead ⚠️⚠️
Speaking of the end, I didn’t see that coming. I was a bit fooled thinking Legend wasn’t actually him when he kidnapped Tella. It was a bit nerve wracking thinking Tella would let another man treat her like that. So I was so happy and relieved when it was revealed she was the one to ask to be kidnapped all along. Yes, she was also fooled at first, but she knew the entire time when Legend touched her that it was him!


I loved loved this novella. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Trigger warnings ⚠️
- kidnapping
- dubious consent 
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