Taryn, Jude’s twin sisters, wants to tell Jude the story of how she fell for Locke. Locke fell in love with Taryn first. But he also used Jude and played her, justifying his actions by saying it was all for Taryn. However, Taryn knew all about this and did not inform Jude. Jude learns about this later and feels betrayed by her twin sister. Taryn tries to explain herself through this story. Taryn describes how Locke threw stones at her window, took her out on late night adventures, and promised to marry her and love her. In the end, Taryn and Jude are still tense with each other.
Jude, the new High Queen of Elfhame, has been banished to the mortal world. All Jude wants to do is go back and regain the power that she has lost. Jude’s own banishment keeps her from doing so. However, when Taryn says that she has killed her husband, Locke, and needs Jude to testify for her because of Jude’s geas, Jude cannot help but accept. As Jude enters the court and Cardan learns who she is, she regains the power she thought she lost. But when Cardan proves his loyalty to his kingdom and his queen by breaking the crown, he turns into a deadly serpent.
Jude, after making Prince Cardan the High King without his knowledge, begins her ascent to power as his seneschal. Jude wants to protect her brother Oak, her family, herself, and her stance in the court of fairie. But the High King hates her despite having to obey her every word, and her adoptive father, the general, is still plotting against her. The Queen of the Undersea is also planning to wage war and joins hands with Prince Balekin. Jude tries to maintain her power through the High King even after her oath is over.
Jude, a human in the world of faerie who was raised among the elites, has always wanted to fit in with the world around her. She hopes to do so by gaining power and becoming a knight. However, her own mortality, the death of Prince Dane who she was serving, the death of 3 princesses, and the subsequent power grab of Prince Balekin put a wrench in her plans. When she realizes that her adoptive father, the general, was also part of the betrayal of the court, Jude begins to make plans.
Sadie is an amazing novel that blends mystery, thriller and social commentary into one story. It is about 19-year-old Sadie Hunter, a girl whose world completely changes after the brutal murder of her little sister, Mattie. With no parents to protect them, Mattie was everything to Sadie. When the police failed to find Mattie’s killer, Sadie takes justice into her own hands, embarking on a dangerous journey to track down the man who was responsible.
Caraval is about a teenage girl named Scarlett Dragna, who, from a young age, has always been deeply interested in the Caraval games. Her grandmother used to tell her and her sister, Donatella, stories of these magical games, and Scarlett has always dreamed of being able to attend one. They seem straight out of a fairytale. These games are hosted by a mysterious man named “Legend”, also known as Caraval’s Game Master. Scarlett sent letters to Legend each year, requesting an invitation to the games.
Growing up in New England during the Civil War, the women of the March family learn to navigate their individuality. Each sister is adorned with a distinct attitude that provides a balanced yet complex sibling dynamic. Jo is an independent writer while Meg is amicable and responsible. Amy adores painting and extravagance, but Beth is a quiet musician.
Legendary is the second book in the Caraval series that focuses on Donatella Dragna's perspective. Tella makes a deal with a mysterious man, and she must win Caraval to save her life and uncover secrets about her mother. Once she wins, she can meet Legend, the brain behind Caraval, and learns his true name to fulfill the deal. Throughout this story, Tella banters with Jack and Dante as Tella reluctantly allows them to help her play the game and solve clues.
Little Women is a wonderful movie about the March sisters, Jo, Amy, Meg, and Beth. Each of these four sisters are completely different, and want different things. They were raised with their mother, who only wanted the best for them. Their mother helped them to be independent and smart. This movie is about their childhood, and later cuts to the present time. It shows how each of the girls had changed over time, and shares with us the things that shaped them to be how they are.
Caraval by Stephanie Garber, is a fantasy book about a girl named Scarlett Dragna. Scarlett grew up on the Conquered Islands of Trisda with her sister Dontella and her father who never allowed her to leave the Island. Growing up her grandma would tell her and her sister stories of a magical game called Caraval which was created and run by a man named Legend. Scarlet and her sister always dreamed of visiting Caraval, especially Scarlett who wrote to Legend multiple times hoping to receive a response back.
