At Sagres on the southern tip of Portugal, Henry had assembled a team of experts in cartography, navigation, astronomy, and ship design, and charged them with coming up with a vessel capable of exploring the high seas. The caravel sailing vessel was developed from a type of Portuguese fishing boat in the mid-15th century as Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal (aka Infante Dom Henrique, 1394-1460) looked to explore the world and gain access to distant trade networks. Fast, manoeuvrable, and only needing a small crew to sail, the caravel was a mainstay of the Age of Exploration as European nations crossed oceans previously unknown to them.

“This twisty, terrifically fun page-turner is a must-have fantasy debut.The Caravel ( caravela in Spanish and Portuguese), was a type of medium-sized ship which, with its low draught and lateen or triangular sails, made it ideal for exploration from the 15th century onwards. “Destined to capture imaginations.” - Kirkus Reviews A spellbinding tale of love, loss, sacrifice, and hope.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review “Impressive, original, wondrous.” - USA Today “ The Hunger Games meets The Night Circus. Garber succeeds marvelously in broadening this magical, seductive world.” - New York Daily NewsĪ best book of the year ( Entertainment Weekly, Teen Vogue, Publishers Weekly, Goodreads, BuzzFeed, and more)! “ Caraval was a rollercoaster ride of twists and turns, and the latest installment lives up to that standard and more. Dark, seductive, over-the-top: Characters and book alike will enthrall those who choose to play.” - Kirkus Reviews Themes of love, betrayal, and the price of magic (and desire) swirl like Caraval’s enchantments, and Dante’s sensuous kisses will thrill readers as much as they do Tella. The pacing is impeccable, with urgency increasing to an almost breathless point as Tella runs from clue to clue, while bittersweet truths and devastating betrayals unfold.” - The Bulletin, starred review “The setting of the game is fantastic in its spectacle and intrigue, and Garber pushes her world building even further.

maybe even legendary.” - The Minneapolis Star-Tribune “A fantastic world reminiscent of Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley. “ Legendary is a whirlwind adventure that contains vivid, complex, and enchanting characters you'll want to follow to the last page.” - BuzzFeed (Best YA Book of the Year) Fans of Caraval will love it, and new readers will be enthralled by this immersive and imaginative world.” - USA TODAY “Themes of love, betrayal, family and forgiveness are explored as the narrative ratchets up the tension toward a conclusion that will leave readers clamoring for more.

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