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The Secret Chapter by Genevieve Cogman

7 reviews

aseel_reads's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The epilogue was very intriguing and I hope that the set up doesn't fail in it's delivery. Like the other books I don't like the pacing of a slow 75% and then a fast rest of the book, but I'm enjoying the characters and it's an easy audiobook to get through

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adventurous emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.25

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whatamidoing_rn's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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mandkips's review

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adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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stwriter92's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was once again a hit from Genevieve Cogman! I absolutely adored the heist narrative of the sixth book of the Invisible Library series. Once again, I feel like this book also chipped away more at the lore of this world (or these worlds, I suppose). Irene and Kai are commissioned by a strange Fae to steal a painting. However, they must work with the team that he has put together consisting of another dragon and several Fae. Understandably, Irene and Kai are reluctant. However, with the fate of the world Irene spent her childhood in in the balance, they have no choice but to comply. This installment was chock full of the fun tropes that come with a heist and a pell mell group of experts. However, lurking beneath the trope is a deeper story of family secrets and conspiracies.

While I loved this installment, this novel gave me nothing in terms of the main plot. Like the last one it merely hinted at underlying chaos and turmoil that was lurking just beneath the surface waiting to emerge. We also got absolutely no Alberich and little to no Vale. This might be why it took me a bit longer to finish this book. However, I am hoping that the seventh (and penultimate) novel in the series will give me more meat off of the main plot rather than tiny crumbs.

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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jhbandcats's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny 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? Yes

4.0

Another delightful confection in the Invisible Library series, this one takes place in several worlds. The primary one is a Caribbean island with a gloating evil mastermind and various henchmen. It’s a James Bond-type story, and the Fae love being the stars in their stories. There’s even a shark tank where undesirables meet their watery - and bloody - doom.

There have been so many in the series - this is number six - that they’re predictable. The formula has our heroes called to fight bad guys and, against terrible odds, they return home triumphant. What makes this series unique is the magical diversity of characters - they’re Librarians, dragons, or Fae - and the various worlds they travel. There are both scary and funny plot devices - mechanical alligators and levitating corgis have appeared in past books - that help move the books along at a rapid pace. The main characters are lovable and I’m invested in their stories.

This book wasn’t quite as innovative as some of the others but that’s sort of like comparing different flavors of ice cream - they’re all wonderful, but you may prefer some to others. The series is lively and entertaining and charming.

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