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laura_cs's review against another edition
5.0
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
One year after her initial adventure as an assistant librarian in the Library of Ever, Lenora returns. However, it is not to a Library that she remembers. This Library is ruled by fear and misinformation, as the mysterious Board appoints an incompetent Director, who gives Librarians three options: quit, be fired, or cooperate. (The fourth option is to be eaten, so...) Desperate to save her Library, Lenora embarks on adventure with a new friend who is the last person she ever expected to be: the Director's daughter. Will Lenora be able to lead a rebellion and fight for what is right? Or will the Forces of Darkness extinguish the Light?
A phenomenal follow-up to "The Library of Ever", "Rebel in the Library of Ever" is a great gateway for discussing intellectual freedom with younger audiences, as well as discussing evaluation of information and learning that adults don't always have all the answers--not even parents, not even leaders. The Library of Ever is still as amazing and magical as before, and readers will be cheering on Lenora every step of the way and amazed with the facts that they learn, too.
One year after her initial adventure as an assistant librarian in the Library of Ever, Lenora returns. However, it is not to a Library that she remembers. This Library is ruled by fear and misinformation, as the mysterious Board appoints an incompetent Director, who gives Librarians three options: quit, be fired, or cooperate. (The fourth option is to be eaten, so...) Desperate to save her Library, Lenora embarks on adventure with a new friend who is the last person she ever expected to be: the Director's daughter. Will Lenora be able to lead a rebellion and fight for what is right? Or will the Forces of Darkness extinguish the Light?
A phenomenal follow-up to "The Library of Ever", "Rebel in the Library of Ever" is a great gateway for discussing intellectual freedom with younger audiences, as well as discussing evaluation of information and learning that adults don't always have all the answers--not even parents, not even leaders. The Library of Ever is still as amazing and magical as before, and readers will be cheering on Lenora every step of the way and amazed with the facts that they learn, too.
shi2147's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
libwinnie's review against another edition
3.0
While I enjoyed the action, the good vs. evil was too heavy-handed and not nuanced enough for me. I always appreciate books about libraries and librarians, but the line "Some books exist that are not meant to educate, or entertain, or illuminate. They are meant to spread fear, lies, and hatred, and when read by those who do not understand their true purpose, they can be deadly things indeed," goes against the library code of ethics. Yep, I realize it's a fantasy novel, but I think it's important to represent librarians as the protectors of all knowledge, even that which we vehemently disagree with.
katemarieslibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
popthebutterfly's review against another edition
3.0
Disclaimer: I received this e-arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Rebel in the Library of Ever
Author: Zeno Alexander
Book Series: The Library of Ever Book 2
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For...: MG fans!
Publication Date: April 28, 2020
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 10+ (some scary moments, some details and words that might need explaining)
Publisher: Imprint
Pages: 224
Synopsis: Lenora returns to the magical Library—which holds every book ever known on its shelves. But she discovers the Library is under new management, its incredible rooms and corridors turned dark and sinister.
She quickly connects with a secret resistance that’s trying to free knowledge from the shadows threatening it. Her new friends introduce her to an ancient lost city, hang-gliding, and mathematical beings larger than the universe itself. And they help her face the mysterious Board of new leaders—who are leading the Library into darkness.
Now it’s up to Lenora to prove that knowledge is always more powerful than ignorance and fear.
Review: Overall, I thought this was a great MG book. I loved the attention on libraries and I loved the character development and how fun the book was. The world building was also amazing and the book was well paced.
However, the book is weirdly written. The writing is sometimes targeted for younger kids, but then the writing gets stiff and formal and there are a lot of words and topics that a younger MG audience might not be able to decipher. The book is also the second in a series, which I didn’t realize when I jumped into it. You need some details from the first book, but you can get through this one pretty good without.
Verdict: Cute book!
Book: Rebel in the Library of Ever
Author: Zeno Alexander
Book Series: The Library of Ever Book 2
Rating: 3/5
Recommended For...: MG fans!
Publication Date: April 28, 2020
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 10+ (some scary moments, some details and words that might need explaining)
Publisher: Imprint
Pages: 224
Synopsis: Lenora returns to the magical Library—which holds every book ever known on its shelves. But she discovers the Library is under new management, its incredible rooms and corridors turned dark and sinister.
She quickly connects with a secret resistance that’s trying to free knowledge from the shadows threatening it. Her new friends introduce her to an ancient lost city, hang-gliding, and mathematical beings larger than the universe itself. And they help her face the mysterious Board of new leaders—who are leading the Library into darkness.
Now it’s up to Lenora to prove that knowledge is always more powerful than ignorance and fear.
Review: Overall, I thought this was a great MG book. I loved the attention on libraries and I loved the character development and how fun the book was. The world building was also amazing and the book was well paced.
However, the book is weirdly written. The writing is sometimes targeted for younger kids, but then the writing gets stiff and formal and there are a lot of words and topics that a younger MG audience might not be able to decipher. The book is also the second in a series, which I didn’t realize when I jumped into it. You need some details from the first book, but you can get through this one pretty good without.
Verdict: Cute book!
juicygreenmom's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
sigmaforsale's review against another edition
5.0
Lenora fights fear, lies, hate, and a terrible new library director with bravery, kindness, and curiosity. She is the hero we need and the hero our children deserve.
readloveirie's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
xandra_lyn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was missing some of the whimsy that made the first one so delightful. But it was still an exciting and vital story about friendship and fighting the forces of darkness (aka those who oppose knowledge and breathe hate).
pages_on_fire's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0