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Review of Legendary



I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway. I gave this book 4/5 stars!

I was pleased to see that Legendary picks up exactly where Caraval had left off. I usually don't read the synopsis of books before I read them when they are the next book in a series, trilogy, or duology, so I didn't know where this book would be headed. I was a little skeptical to pick it up because I didn't know where it would leave off or where else the story could go. But after reading the first chapter I was pleased with the route it had taken. 

Although it didn't have the same effect on me as Caraval had, I still enjoyed the book and am glad I don't have to wait for the next book to be released. I feel like this book didn't have the same magical appeal as Caraval had, and there was more at stake here. I also found myself needing to push through certain parts that I wasn't as interested in, but there was a good balance between exciting moments and breaks.

The romance in this book and the stakes had a different vibe than Caraval, and I consider that to be one of the most interesting aspects of the book. I also really enjoyed seeing struggles between relationships, showing that relationships have their ups and downs since it seems everywhere nowadays people believe they are smooth sailing. I think it brought a lively aspect to the book.

I really enjoyed reading this book, especially with the stakes being so high and the mystery. There are many questions that were left unanswered in the first book, and I think this book does a wonderful job at answering them, but while that may be the case, new questions definitely appeared, especially towards the end. 

There was also character development for those that were briefly touched on in Caraval, or didn't have a lot of development that also caused this story to be more interesting. I think this because in the first book we could have been lead to believe they weren't as important of a character, but in this one, we learn that there is more than meets the eye.

If you enjoyed the first book and loved it, I highly recommend reading this one, and if you read the first book and it wasn't your cup of tea, I recommend giving this one a try. It has a different atmosphere to it that may be more enjoyable for you.

This review is also on Goodreads and Bookbub!


Synopsis:
The instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Stephanie Garber’s limitless imagination takes flight once more in the colorful, mesmerizing, and immersive sequel to the bestselling breakout debut Caraval...

A heart to protect. A debt to repay. A game to win.
After being swept up in the magical world of Caraval, Donatella Dragna has finally escaped her father and saved her sister Scarlett from a disastrous arranged marriage. The girls should be celebrating, but Tella isn’t yet free. She made a desperate bargain with a mysterious criminal, and what Tella owes him no one has ever been able to deliver: Caraval Master Legend’s true name.
The only chance of uncovering Legend’s identity is to win Caraval, so Tella throws herself into the legendary competition once more―and into the path of the murderous heir to the throne, a doomed love story, and a web of secrets…including her sister's. Caraval has always demanded bravery, cunning, and sacrifice. But now the game is asking for more. If Tella can’t fulfill her bargain and deliver Legend’s name, she’ll lose everything she cares about―maybe even her life. But if she wins, Legend and Caraval will be destroyed forever.
Welcome, welcome to Caraval...the games have only just begun.


Reading log: Jun. 16, 2019 - Jun. 17, 2019
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