Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister; Tella; live with their powerful; and cruel; father. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her; and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval; the far-away; once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show; are over. But this year; Scarlett’s long-dreamt of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor; Tella whisks Scarlett away to the show. Only; as soon as they arrive; Tella is kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind organizer; Legend. It turns out that this season’s Caraval revolves around Tella; and whoever finds her first is the winner.