Stephanie Garber Explained

Stephanie Garber
Birth Date:July 8, 1987
Nationality:American
Occupation:Author
Years Active:2017–Present

Stephanie Garber is an American author of young adult fiction known for the Caraval trilogy.

Writing career

Garber was a college resident director when she began writing in her spare time. She wrote several novels and received many rejections until her fourth book, a space opera, caught the interest of a literary agent. When the space opera failed to sell, Garber wrote Caraval.[1] [2] Garber has stated that she did not intend for Caraval to be the first book in a series or to be a romance when she started writing it.[3] Two sequels, Legendary[4] and Finale,[5] complete the Caraval trilogy.

Her books have received mixed critical reception. Caraval received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, which stated, "intriguing characters, an imaginative setting, and evocative writing combine to create a spellbinding tale of love, loss, sacrifice, and hope",[6] while Caitlin Paxson of NPR wrote that "ultimately, the message of Caraval ends up muddled." Caraval was on The New York Times Best Seller list for fifteen weeks,[7] reaching No. 2.[8] Film rights to Caraval were optioned by Twentieth Century Fox.[9]

Legendary was on The New York Times bestseller list for eight weeks, peaking at No. 1.[10] Kirkus Reviews criticized Legendary's "weak plot and ultraviolet prose" but praised it as "a tour de force of imagination." School Library Journal wrote, "While this second installment does not stand on its own—readers will need to be familiar with the characters, events, and world-building of the previous book to fully understand and appreciate this one—fans will be delighted to spend more time with Tella, Dante, and Scarlett, and to immerse themselves again into Garber's magical world".[11]

The third book in the Caraval trilogy, Finale, was reviewed by Kirkus as "overwritten, with overly convenient worldbuilding that struggles nearly as much as the overwrought prose and convoluted plot".[12]

Garber's novel Once Upon a Broken Heart,[13] was published September 28, 2021.[14] Kirkus Reviews wrote that it is, "a lushly written story with an intriguing heart".[15] Publishers Weekly praised Garber's worldbuilding.[16]

The Ballad of Never After was on the New York Times bestseller list for 16 weeks.[17] Kirkus Reviews wrote that it is, "A disappointing delivery on a potentially gripping second volume."[18]

Works

Caraval trilogy

  1. Caraval. Flatiron Books, 2017.[19] [20] [21]
  2. Legendary. Flatiron Books, 2018.[22] [23] [24]
  3. Finale. Flatiron Books, 2019.[25]

Once Upon a Broken Heart trilogy

This saga is set in the same universe of the Caraval trilogy.

  1. Once Upon a Broken Heart. Flatiron Books, 2021.[26] [27]
  2. The Ballad of Never After. Flatiron Books, 2022.[28]
  3. A Curse for True Love. Flatiron Books, (released on October 24, 2023)

References

  1. Web site: Spring 2017 Flying Starts: Stephanie Garber. Holm. Katrina Niidas. June 30, 2020. Publishers Weekly. 2020-01-18.
  2. Book: Garber, Stephanie. Caraval. Flatiron Books. 2017. 978-1-250-09525-1. 1st U.S.. New York. 964821202.
  3. Burnett. Matia. October 14, 2019. At Journey's End: Stephanie Garber concludes her bestselling YA fantasy series Caraval and looks to the future. Publishers Weekly. 266. 41. Gale Literature.
  4. Book: Garber, Stephanie. Legendary. Flatiron Books. 2018. 978-1-250-09531-2. 1st. New York. 1021068756.
  5. Book: Garber, Stephanie. Finale. Flatiron Books. 2019. 978-1-250-15766-9. 1st U.S.. New York. 1089279026.
  6. Web site: Children's Book Review: Caraval. October 17, 2016. Publishers Weekly. 2020-01-18.
  7. News: Young Adult Hardcover Books – Best Sellers – May 28, 2017 – The New York Times. The New York Times. 2020-01-19. en-US. 0362-4331.
  8. News: Young Adult Hardcover Books – Best Sellers – Feb. 19, 2017 – The New York Times. The New York Times. 2020-01-19. en-US. 0362-4331.
  9. Web site: 'Hearts Made of Black' Movie in the Works at Fox With 'Divergent' Producer. McNary. Dave. June 29, 2015. Variety. en. 2020-01-19.
  10. News: Young Adult Hardcover Books – Best Sellers – Aug. 5, 2018 – The New York Times. The New York Times. 2020-01-19. en-US. 0362-4331.
  11. Web site: Stephanie. GARBER. Legendary. 2021-09-27. School Library Journal.
  12. Book: FINALE Kirkus Reviews. en.
  13. Book: Garber, Stephanie. Once Upon A Broken Heart. Hodder & Stoughton. 2021. 9781529370539.
  14. Web site: New Book Announcement. 2021-02-11. Stephanie Garber. en-US.
  15. Book: ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART Kirkus Reviews. en.
  16. July 29, 2021. Children's Book Review: Once Upon a Broken Heart. Publishers Weekly.
  17. News: Young Adult Hardcover Books - Best Sellers - Books - Sept. 3, 2023 - The New York Times . en-US . The New York Times . 2023-09-22 . 0362-4331.
  18. Book: THE BALLAD OF NEVER AFTER Kirkus Reviews . en.
  19. September 19, 2016. Caraval by Stephanie Garber. Kirkus Reviews. 2020-01-18.
  20. Web site: Caraval. Klose. Stephanie. October 1, 2016. School Library Journal. 2020-01-18.
  21. Web site: 'Caraval' Is A Dark Circus Where The Clowns Don't Like You. Paxson. Caitlyn. NPR.org. en. 2020-01-18.
  22. April 1, 2018. Legendary by Stephanie Garber. Kirkus Reviews. 2020-01-18.
  23. Web site: Legendary. Klose. Stephanie. May 1, 2018. School Library Journal. 2020-01-18.
  24. Web site: Review: 'Legendary,' by Stephanie Garber. Greene. Ginny. May 25, 2018. Star Tribune. 2020-01-19.
  25. May 1, 2019. Finale by Stephanie Garber. Kirkus Reviews. 2020-01-18.
  26. Web site: Garber. Stephanie. December 11, 2020. New Book Announcement. July 1, 2021. Stephanie Garber's Website.
  27. Web site: Once Upon a Broken Heart. July 1, 2021. Macmillan Publishers.
  28. Web site: Noble . Barnes & . The Ballad of Never AfterHardcover . 2023-09-22 . Barnes & Noble . en.

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