Spectacular
A Caraval Holiday Novella
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Narrated by:
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Rebecca Soler
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By:
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Stephanie Garber
About this listen
Long-listed, Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year, 2024
Spectacular features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for ornate musical scores, immersive ambiances, and dynamic sound effects that bring every scene vividly to life!
"Imbuing her delivery with a wide range of emotions, Soler captures the essences of all the characters. Listeners will be enthralled by Soler's narration."—AudioFile on The Ballad of Never After
Welcome, welcome back to the enchanting world of Caraval! Return to the legendary magic and the whimsical wonder with this holiday novella.
Snowflakes are falling.
Invitations are arriving.
And holiday magic is swirling in the capital city of the Meridian Empire.
It’s Great Holiday Eve Eve. Scarlett Dragna is planning a spectacular Holiday celebration for the city. Donatella is searching for the perfect gift. Julian is looking ridiculously handsome in green. And Legend . . .
Well, sadly Legend is not fond of the Great Holiday. Tella is hoping her perfect gift will change his mind. Unfortunately, she hasn’t found this perfect gift just yet. But it is Great Holiday Eve Eve . . . surely there’s some holiday magic swirling around.
Welcome, welcome back to the world of Caraval, where even holidays are not as they seem.
Set after Stephanie Garber's #1 New York Times bestselling Caraval series, this delightful novella will take readers on the ultimate holiday adventure full of clockwork boys, poisoned candy, impish snow globes, merriment, and—if Tella gets her way—love.
Spectacular is perfect for collectors, listeners, dreamers, and lovers of holiday magic.
A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.
©2024 Stephanie Garber (P)2024 Macmillan AudioListeners also enjoyed...
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By: Stephanie Garber
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Caraval - Es ist nur ein Spiel...
- Caraval 1
- By: Stephanie Garber
- Narrated by: Marie Bierstedt
- Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Scarlett lebt in der Obhut ihres gewalttätigen Vaters auf einer abgeschiedenen Insel. Sie sehnt sich danach, die Heimat zu verlassen und an dem legendären Spiel Caraval teilzunehmen, das die magische Erfüllung von Wünschen, Abenteuer und Freiheit verspricht. Als Scarlett vor ihrem Vater flieht und Caraval zum ersten Mal betritt, fühlt sie sich am Ziel ihrer Träume. Doch etwas Dunkles und Geheimnisvolles umgibt das verzauberte Spiel.
By: Stephanie Garber
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The Shadows Between Us
- By: Tricia Levenseller
- Narrated by: Caitlin Davies
- Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,758
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,538
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,538
Alessandra is tired of being overlooked, but she has a plan to gain power: 1. Woo the Shadow King. 2. Marry him. 3. Kill him and take his kingdom for herself. No one knows the extent of the freshly crowned Shadow King’s power. Some say he can command the shadows that swirl around him to do his bidding. Others say they speak to him, whispering the thoughts of his enemies. Regardless, Alessandra knows what she deserves, and she’s going to do everything within her power to get it. But Alessandra’s not the only one trying to kill the king.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent and Unique
- By English Teacher on 03-04-20
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Dance of Thieves
- By: Mary E. Pearson
- Narrated by: Karissa Vacker, James Patrick Cronin, Ann Marie Lee
- Length: 16 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,461
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,306
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,299
A formidable outlaw family that claims to be the first among nations. A son destined to lead, thrust suddenly into power. Three fierce young women of the Rahtan, the queen's premier guard. A legendary street thief leading a mission, determined to prove herself. A dark secret that is a threat to the entire continent. When outlaw leader meets reformed thief, a cat-and-mouse game of false moves ensues, bringing them intimately together in a battle that may cost them their lives - and their hearts.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Narration
- By Brittany on 09-21-18
By: Mary E. Pearson
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A Study in Drowning
- By: Ava Reid
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 370
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 335
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Story4 out of 5 stars 335
Effy Sayre has always believed in fairy tales. Haunted by visions of the Fairy King since childhood, she’s had no choice. Her tattered copy of Angharad—Emrys Myrddin’s epic about a mortal girl who falls in love with the Fairy King, then destroys him—is the only thing keeping her afloat. So when Myrddin’s family announces a contest to redesign the late author’s estate, Effy feels certain it’s her destiny. But musty, decrepit Hiraeth Manor is an impossible task, and its residents are far from welcoming.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A thrilling joy from start to finish
- By Michael J. Anderson on 09-28-23
By: Ava Reid
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Never Keep
- Sins of the Zodiac, Book 1
- By: Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
- Narrated by: Bridget Bordeaux, Jake Bordeaux
- Length: 21 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 274
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 267
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 267
The dragons are lost. The elements are at war. And fate doesn't favour the wicked.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Solaria adjacent and it is RUTHLESS! 👀
- By ➷➹➸❥HFB🔹🔹🔹 on 09-24-24
By: Caroline Peckham, and others
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Inheritance Games
- By: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
- Narrated by: Christie Moreau
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,446
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,731
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,724
Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: Survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why - or even who Tobias Hawthorne is. To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House, where every room bears the old man's touch - and his love of puzzles, riddles, and codes.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not bad
- By Lindsey on 09-30-20
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Shatter Me 3-Book Set 1
- Shatter Me/Unravel Me/Ignite Me
- By: Tahereh Mafi
- Narrated by: Kate Simses
- Length: 30 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 504
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 464
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 464
Enter the explosive world of the blockbuster Shatter Me series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Tahereh Mafi!
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5 out of 5 stars
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I Understand, But You Gotta Read
- By Marie on 10-04-23
By: Tahereh Mafi
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The Striker
- By: Ana Huang
- Narrated by: Shane East, Stella Hunter
- Length: 15 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 639
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 608
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 608
Asher Donovan is a living legend—the darling of the Premier League, the (arguably) greatest footballer in the world. But his reckless antics and recent team transfer have caused much controversy, and when his feud with his rival-turned-teammate costs them a championship, they’re forced to “bond” during off-season cross-training. Surviving the summer shouldn’t be hard…until Asher meets their new trainer. She’s beautiful, talented, and no matter how hard he tries, he can’t take his mind off her.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Everything✨
- By Anonymous User on 10-30-24
By: Ana Huang
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What the River Knows
- A Novel
- By: Isabel Ibañez
- Narrated by: Ahmed Hamad, Ana Osorio
- Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 352
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 331
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Story4 out of 5 stars 331
Bolivian-Argentinian Inez Olivera belongs to the glittering upper society of nineteenth century Buenos Aires, and like the rest of the world, the town is steeped in old world magic that’s been largely left behind or forgotten. Inez has everything a girl might want, except for the one thing she yearns the most: her globetrotting parents—who frequently leave her behind.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Terrible pacing.
- By Petra on 06-02-24
By: Isabel Ibañez
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The Serpent and the Wings of Night
- Crowns of Nyaxia, Book 1
- By: Carissa Broadbent
- Narrated by: Amanda Leigh Cobb
- Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,324
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,853
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,853
The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself. But winning won’t be easy amongst the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive, Oraya is forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic
- By Dani on 08-16-23
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Tithe
- A Modern Faerie Tale, Book 1
- By: Holly Black
- Narrated by: Lauryn Allman
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 102
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 93
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 93
Kaye is used to drifting from place to place with her mother’s rock band, until an ominous attack forces them back to her childhood home. Kaye’s always had the unique ability to see faeries, so when she stumbles upon an injured faerie knight in the woods, she decides to save him. But this fateful choice has dire consequences, as she soon finds herself the unwilling pawn in an ancient and violent power struggle between two rival faerie kingdoms. Will Kaye escape with her life?
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3 out of 5 stars
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Great book to hold you over (but a stand-alone)
- By Natasha on 02-07-24
By: Holly Black
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The Glass Girl
- By: Kathleen Glasgow
- Narrated by: Gail Shalan
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 43
Everyone in fifteen-year-old Bella’s life needs something from her. Her mom needs her to help around the house, her dad needs her to not make waves, her ex needs her to not be so much. The only person who never needed anything from her was her grandmother—and now she’s dead. There’s only one thing that dulls the pressure: alcohol. Vodka, beer, peppermint schnapps—alcohol smooths the sharp edges of Bella’s life. And what’s the big deal? Everyone drinks. Besides, Bella can stop whenever she wants.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The narration was insufferable
- By katerina on 11-13-24
By: Kathleen Glasgow
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Throne of the Fallen
- By: Kerri Maniscalco
- Narrated by: Marisa Calin, Shane East
- Length: 18 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 901
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 853
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 853
Sinner. Villain. Ruthless. These are wicked names the Prince of Envy welcomes. They remind him what he isn’t: a saint. And when a cryptic note arrives, signaling the beginning of a deadly game, he knows he’ll be called much worse before it ends. Riddles, hexed objects, anonymous players, nothing will stand in his way. With a powerful artifact and his own future at stake, Envy is determined to win, though none of his meticulous plans prepare him for her, the frustrating artist who ignites his sin—and passion—like no other.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great Narration
- By TARYN on 01-03-25
By: Kerri Maniscalco
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Phantasma
- By: Kaylie Smith
- Narrated by: Laura Horowitz
- Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,015
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,880
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,880
There are only two rules to the game. Stay alive. And don’t fall in love. When Ophelia’s sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize—a single wish. Phantasma is a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, of demons and temptations. Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. There can only be one winner, and the other contestants will stop at nothing to eliminate their rivals.
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5 out of 5 stars
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favorite book ever
- By Anonymous User on 09-04-24
By: Kaylie Smith
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Eleven Houses
- By: Colleen Oakes
- Narrated by: Mia Hutchinson-Shaw
- Length: 13 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Mabel is one of the last surviving members of House Beuvry, one of the eleven houses on the haunted island of Weymouth. Her days, like all the other teens on the island, are spent readying her house for The Storm: a once-a-decade event that pummels the island with hurricane-level wind, water, and waves. But that’s not all the Storm brings with it—because Weymouth Island is a gate between the world of the living and the dead. When Miles Cabot arrives on Weymouth Island after the death of his mother, he realizes quickly it isn’t like other places—and Mabel Beuvry isn’t like other teenagers.
By: Colleen Oakes
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Gild
- The Plated Prisoner Series, Book 1
- By: Raven Kennedy
- Narrated by: Anthony Palmini, Lilly Drake
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,077
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,032
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,032
King Midas rescued me. Dug me out of the slums and placed me on a pedestal. I'm called his precious. His favored. I'm the woman he Gold-Touched to show everyone that I belong to him. To show how powerful he is. He gave me protection, and I gave him my heart. And even though I don't leave the confines of the palace, I'm safe. Until war comes to the kingdom and a deal is struck.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic
- By Amazon Customer on 07-11-24
By: Raven Kennedy
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Lightlark (Special Edition)
- By: Alex Aster
- Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
- Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 142
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 133
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 133
Every hundred years, the island of Lightlark appears for only one hundred days to host a deadly game, where the rulers of six realms fight to break their curses and win unparalleled power. Each ruler has something to hide. Each curse is uniquely wicked. To break them—and save themselves and their realms—one ruler will die.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Confusing at first
- By PurpleToaster2010 on 01-24-25
By: Alex Aster
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- Brian Gardner
- 11-28-24
Very cute
This was a very cute quick story. Love this world. was a great read to get you in the holiday spirit.
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- Zoiey Cook
- 01-24-25
Best Novella Ive ever read!!!
When I tell you I was balling my eyes out like a little baby at the ending I was not okay! My favorite couple by far is Legand and Tella and just you have to read it!!! I loved that ending so much I was literally sobbing! Thats gold right there! I was obsessed as always with this book series but yeah this did not disappoint! 👏😭🥰
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- Bekki0718
- 11-19-24
fantastic
Great story, lots of magic, fantastic characters, mystery and more. Donatella and Legend are cute together. The story was quick paced and easy to read in on setting. I only wish it had been longer.
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- ErinB
- 12-30-24
Sweet
This was a fun little story back in the world of Caraval. Live Rebecca Soler as always.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-14-25
So cutie
I loved it, such a cute little story. I just wish it was longer. I loved the full circle moment.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-23-24
The music and the background noises!!!
This was 100% the best audio book i have heard so far. It made the book even more magical and dreamy! Love.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Susan Neilson
- 01-26-25
It was okay.
The Caraval series is just so epic that I was waiting on pins and needs for it to be released. And I found the story very predictable and just kinda disappointing. Don’t get me wrong, it’s fine but just wasn’t the sweet holiday story that I expected.
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- MildredM.
- 01-19-25
Sweet and light with just a hint of danger. Perfectly magical!
An absolutely beautiful short story with just the right touch of magic and danger! A nice short story fit for a holiday evening read.
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- Danya Reyes
- 01-05-25
Whimsical!
Oh wow, how I missed this world of Caraval so much 😭. The audio was the best I’ve listened to ever!! The holiday noise and background noise but this audio so much more enjoyable & very whimsical of the holiday spirit!! I was truly caught off guard
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- Katherine smith
- 10-23-24
legend will always be legend
I love the magic Stephanie always puts in her stories.
and I adore legend. but listening to this really made me remember tella is so annoying. lol. but I'm sure he's meant to be.
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