10 Best Books Like Caraval
If you loved Caraval by Stephanie Garber, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Caraval are:
- 1Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor4.5
- 2An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir4.2
- 3Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo4.5
- 4The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon4.5
- 5Kingdom of Bones by James Rollins0
- 6Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson4.0
- 7Twilight by Stephenie Meyer0
- 8Graceling by Kristin Cashore4.1
- 9The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski0
- 10City of Bones by Cassandra Clare4.4Series starter

When Scarlett receives mysterious tickets to Caraval, a legendary traveling circus where the audience participates in an elaborate magical game, she finally has a chance to escape her controlling father. But once the game begins, the lines between reality and illusion blur dangerously, and Scarlett discovers that nothing in Caraval is quite what it seems—including the stakes, which may cost her everything she holds dear.
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Detailed Recommendations

City of Bones
Start of Mortal Instruments seriesby Cassandra Clare
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dramatic and angsty tone that will resonate with Caraval fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Caraval
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daughter of Smoke and Bone📚 Series starter | Laini Taylor | 4.5 | 2011 | 544 | Start a new series |
| An Ember in the Ashes📚 Series starter | Sabaa Tahir | 4.2 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| Six of Crows📚 Series starter | Leigh Bardugo | 4.5 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| The Bird and the Sword | Amy Harmon | 4.5 | 2016 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Kingdom of Bones | James Rollins | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Sorcery of Thorns | Margaret Rogerson | 4.0 | 2019 | 456 | Similar vibes |
| Twilight | Stephenie Meyer | 0 | 2006 | — | Similar vibes |
| Graceling | Kristin Cashore | 4.1 | 2008 | 471 | Similar vibes |
| The Winner's Curse📚 Series starter | Marie Rutkoski | 0 | 2014 | — | Start a new series |
| City of Bones📚 Series starter | Cassandra Clare | 4.4 | 2009 | 485 | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Caraval?
The most similar books to Caraval are Daughter of Smoke and Bone, An Ember in the Ashes, Six of Crows.
What should I read after Caraval?
After finishing Caraval, readers most commonly pick up Daughter of Smoke and Bone next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Stephanie Garber, such as Once Upon a Broken Heart.
Who writes books like Stephanie Garber?
Authors similar to Stephanie Garber include Jessica Townsend, Lisa McMann, Jasper Fforde, Erin Hunter, Andrew Peterson.
What genre is Caraval?
Caraval is a Fantasy novel by Stephanie Garber, published in 2017.
How long is Caraval?
Caraval is 416 pages long.
About Caraval
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