Book Review: Legendary by Stephanie Garber (Caraval Book 2)

     After Tella was brought back to life in the last game of Caraval she found herself with the man who had played her sisters love interest in the first book, Dante. She had always been the kiss them and leave them type and expected this dark boy to be no exception, except she can't seem to get him out of her head. Unfortunately, there is no time for the infuriating young man as in order to save her long lost mother she must win another game of Caraval and learn Legend's true name. Once she gives this to her friend she will have her mother back at long last. But with Fates fighting for freedom and some secrets better left uncovered is this a game she can truly win?

    It has been years since I read Caraval, so I don't remember who my favorite character was, but I remember Dante as well as genuinely liking Julian in it. I still like Julian in book 2 and think Scarlet is being too hard on him. Tella is depicted as kissing a lot of boys, but I feel like kissing is just a way of playing down what actually transpired. None the less the book is rather clean with little hints at darkness. It is so easy to forget that Tella is only 16 years old instead of a young adult. In fact I was not reminded of her age until her birthday that came during the book. 

    I can say that I loved Dante in this book and hope for good things from our four main characters of Julian, Dante, Tella, and Scarlet in book 3. As for who legend really is I refuse to give it away. I do want to know who the empresses lost heir is, but I have a sneaking suspicion it is someone whose "empire became a little dimmer when she left." I honestly don't know who the heir is, yet so saying that is giving nothing away. 

    What happened with the fates is interesting and I am curious, with as much as the witch who trapped the Fates has been mentioned, if we will meet her. Besides, the Prince of Hearts is truly a villian that you love to hate. Can't wait to see what mischief he gets up to in Book 3 as I am sure he will not take events that happened lying down. This book and series is packed with love, loss, regrets, hope, and a dash of magic. None the less this series is one that I do and have suggested for a read and I see Book 3: Finale in my very near future!

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