Chained to a dull, dreary island, Scarlett Dragna and her sister, Tella, commonly fantasized about experiencing mystical wonders. Their imaginations were fed by stories of the Caraval, an exclusive performance overbrimming with eye-catching wanders. Upon reaching seventeen, Scarlett is betrothed to a count by the diction of her cruel father. Her ambition to behold magical treasures is shattered until she receives a letter.

Adeline “Addie” LaRue is a woman living in New York City. Despite Addie‘s youthful appearance, she is over 300 years old. In 1714, overwhelmed with desperation, she found herself wrapped in the darkness of a stranger, where she made a bargain. Living through numerous decades, nobody ever remembered her name until she met a boy in a bookshop; changing her whole life. If you like books that have exceptional world building, this book is for you!