Caraval is basically the gold standard for 'clean-ish' YA fantasy. It’s atmospheric, fast, and doesn't talk down to its audience.
If your kid is bored with standard school reading, this is the series to hand them. It’s high-fantasy candy that actually has a heart, specifically focusing on how siblings protect each other when the world (and their parents) let them down. It’s not 'educational' in the traditional sense, but it’s a masterclass in imagination.






