Caraval

Scarlett and Donatella have grown up under the thumb of their abusive father, dreaming of participating in Caraval–an annual immersive competition filled with magic. They know their grandmother once had a relationship with the shadowy game master Legend, but when Tella disappears Scarlett is desperate to find her and begins to realize Caraval is a much more deadly game than she ever imagined. Lush, darkly magical and full of intriguing twists and turns, this is a delicious YA fantasy.