Caraval Reading Order (Stephanie Garber)
May 13, 2026
Stephanie Garber’s Caraval is a dazzling, romantic YA fantasy set around a magical, dangerous game where nothing is as it seems. Here is the order.
The Caraval reading order
- Caraval (2017)
- Legendary (2018)
- Finale (2019)
What it is about
Scarlett and her sister Tella are swept into Caraval, a once-a-year immersive performance run by the mysterious Legend — where the line between game and reality blurs. Lush, twisty, and full of romance.
The connection to Once Upon a Broken Heart
Garber’s Once Upon a Broken Heart trilogy is set in the same world and features a beloved Caraval character. Read Caraval first, then continue — see our Once Upon a Broken Heart reading order.
Read in order
Yes — read the Caraval trilogy in order, then move to Once Upon a Broken Heart.
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