Reading orders
The world of Caraval: reading order
The order we suggest you read them in, and why. It can differ from the series numbers.
Reading order
Reading order
Start with Caraval, then Legendary. More books appear as we add them.
Books in this reading order
Start here
Caraval
Read 2nd
Legendary
Read 3rd
Finale
Read 4th
Spectacular
Read 5th
Once Upon a Broken Heart
Read 6th
The Ballad of Never After
Read 7th
A Curse for True Love
Entry notes
Notes on what each book spoils appear as our editors add them.
Start here · Caraval · No. 1
Read 2nd · Legendary · No. 2
Read 3rd · Finale · No. 3
Read 4th · Spectacular · Novella
Read 5th · Once Upon a Broken Heart · No. 1
Read 6th · The Ballad of Never After · No. 2
Read 7th · A Curse for True Love · No. 3
Alternative orders
Publication order, story order and crossovers each get their own list.
Why this order?
Each order says what is in it and what is left out.
Once Upon a Broken Heart gives away how the Caraval trilogy ends, so read Caraval first.