![]() The genre has been around for a long time, and it ebbs and wanes in its connection with popular culture. I question some of the drive behind its popularity–it’s got a lot of dead girls and it positions human pain as entertainment–but I also understand why people are drawn to it. Perhaps she'll grow into her hero role as the series continues and her ties to a prophecy and some forbidden magic are finally revealed.I don’t care for true crime. ![]() She does start to come around, though, when the gossip rags turn on her and she's in mortal danger facing an even more dangerous Fate. Who wouldn't want that? The answer will be many readers who don't think being shallow is all that remarkable as a personality trait. She also seems to be along for the ride in a whirlwind romance with the northern prince, and who cares if she doesn't love him and doesn't understand why he's suddenly so into her? She's on her way to being a queen. Sadly, this bargain is not the only way Evangeline lacks power as the hero. It's too bad for Evangeline, the main character, that she can't tell if anyone's affections or intentions are real, not when she's made a bargain with heartless Prince of Hearts that makes her his puppet on command. There's also power in attending balls and attracting the attention of the gossip rags and handsome princes. ![]() The Fates and their magic remain from the Caraval series, especially the troublesome and irresistible Prince of Hearts, but there's more magic in store in the Magnificent North where stories and enchanted archways hold a mysterious power. Fans of the Caraval series will be immediately drawn into this spinoff series, but more by the magic, ballgowns, and twisty intrigue than by the new main character.
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