The #1 Sunday Times bestseller returns with a festive winter delight set in the world of the successful Caraval series! With gorgeous internal illustrations by Rosie Fowinkle. Snow is falling. Invitations are arriving. And the holiday magic swirls in the capital city of the Meridian Empire. It's the Great Day before the Festival. Scarlett Dragna is planning an impressive celebration for the city. Donatella is searching for the perfect gift. Julian looks incredibly charming in green. And Legend... unfortunately, he is not a fan of the Great Festival. Tella hopes that her perfect gift will change Legend's mind. Unfortunately, she hasn't found that perfect gift yet. But it is the Great Day before the Festival... surely there's a bit of festive magic in the air. Welcome back to the world of Caraval, where even holidays are not quite what they seem. This wonderful novella, set after Stephanie Garber's successful Caraval series, will sweep readers into an adventure filled with clocks, poisoned sweets, cunning snowballs, revelry, and—if Tella succeeds—love. Complete with stunning illustrations, this is the perfect edition for collectors, readers, dreamers, and lovers of holiday magic.