Caraval Books in Order
The short answer
Stephanie Garber · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in the Caraval series, published 2017–2019.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Finale (2019).
- Where to start
- Start with Caraval (2017).
About 1,400 pages — roughly 20 hours of reading
A once-a-year magical performance where the audience participates — and where reality bends.
Here is the complete Caraval reading order — all 3 books by Stephanie Garber, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- CaravalScarlett's sister is the prize in this year's Caraval.2017436 pages
- LegendaryTella searches for her mother inside the heart of Caraval's mysteries.2018451 pages
- FinaleThe Fates return, and everything Scarlett and Tella thought they knew collapses.2019480 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Caraval books are there?
There are 3 books in the Caraval series by Stephanie Garber, from Caraval (2017) to Finale (2019). Together they run to about 1,400 pages.
Is the Caraval series finished?
Yes. Stephanie Garber completed the series with Finale in 2019; all 3 books are out now.
What is the first Caraval book?
Caraval (2017) is book one, at 436 pages. Scarlett's sister is the prize in this year's Caraval.
Should I read the Caraval series in publication order?
Yes. For the Caraval series, reading order and publication order are the same — Caraval (2017) through Finale (2019).
How long does it take to read all Caraval books?
About 1,400 pages across 3 books — roughly 20 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Finale (480 pages); the shortest is Caraval (436 pages).