Finale (Caraval, #3)

by Stephanie Garber

[Hilarye]

It’s over & I want more.

Stephanie Garber is a master of descriptive writing. I was constantly blown away by how real everything was in my mind. I always had vivid pictures in my mind of how the fabric of the dresses felt, how the city of Valenda looked, & even how the character’s signature scents smelled. Reading one of her books is a fully immersive experience, & I LOVE IT.

Finale was less magical game where you can't tell the difference between illusion & reality, & more rounding out of the character’s storylines. Every single one of the main characters grew immensely throughout this last book, but not so much that they felt finished. I think SG gave just enough closure so fans wouldn’t riot, but also purposefully left a few dangling threads so she could revisit these characters in the future. I thoroughly enjoyed the HEA ending, but I also want more of Scarlet, Tess, Julian, Legend & the Fates. I want to know what happens next. This beautiful found family was just beginning when the book ended, & I need to know how the rest of their lives play out. I can’t wait to see what happens to Jacks in OUABH, & I hope there are more books to come. The rest of the Fates are far too intriguing to just let them go.