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A review by citrus_tart
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
***SPOILERS*** Brief discussion of rape, although the word “rape” is never used. The main character is told that her fiancé (who has basically taken her hostage) is going to rape her. She has to plan how to get out of the situation.
There is domestic violence/violence against women committed against the main character and her sister by their father.
There is a part toward the end where the main characters sister commits suicide.
Mentions of blood and injury throughout the book although it’s not too graphic.