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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is SUCH a fun series. I see that there are two more to come, but I wish it was more! I love the main and supporting characters and all the world-building.
This is the third book in the Invisible Library Series. Irene is a librarian working for a gigantic, secret library. A rogue librarian, Alberich, is working to bring The Library to an end. With the help of an English detective and a dragon, Irene works to save her life, The Library, and the lives of all the librarians.
This series just keeps getting better and better. Every book I've read so far is so good I can't put it down. The world-building is phenomenal and Irene is a great heroine. I love seeing her progress from a competent but slightly nervous librarian to a butt-kicking, name-taking legend. My only qualm is Kai, who I used to love but annoyed me in this book. She was fantastic at saving his life in the previous book yet this whole book he undermined her and tried to protect her?! Apparently he forgot that SHE'S the heroine and he's the sidekick. She certainly put him in his place though so at least there's that. I will be reading the next book ASAP!
This series just keeps getting better and better. Every book I've read so far is so good I can't put it down. The world-building is phenomenal and Irene is a great heroine. I love seeing her progress from a competent but slightly nervous librarian to a butt-kicking, name-taking legend. My only qualm is Kai, who I used to love but annoyed me in this book. She was fantastic at saving his life in the previous book yet this whole book he undermined her and tried to protect her?! Apparently he forgot that SHE'S the heroine and he's the sidekick. She certainly put him in his place though so at least there's that. I will be reading the next book ASAP!
Easily the best of the series so far, this book balances the entertainment with a healthy dollop of end of the Library stakes even as certain "ahem" personal relationships begin to play out :)
What's more intriguing is Irene's backstory. So far we have been given tantalizing hints of it, but in this, the seeds of her backstory blossoming into something significant is firmly implanted. The return of Alberich makes it even more spectacular as are his actions are directed firmly towards destroying the Library. There are also multiple repercussions of the previous book on Irene, Kai and Vale and also the tension between the characters.
This book was a neat balance of the worldbuilding combined with the nonstop pounding pace of an actioneer along with certain intriguing quiet confrontations that are designed to build up things for the future. The only thing to complain would be the ending. A bit too pat and convenient, it was a misstep. That being said, so far from what we have seen of Alberich, its kind of a mystery how he's been so highly regarded as an enemy to the Library
What's more intriguing is Irene's backstory. So far we have been given tantalizing hints of it, but in this, the seeds of her backstory blossoming into something significant is firmly implanted. The return of Alberich makes it even more spectacular as are his actions are directed firmly towards destroying the Library. There are also multiple repercussions of the previous book on Irene, Kai and Vale and also the tension between the characters.
This book was a neat balance of the worldbuilding combined with the nonstop pounding pace of an actioneer along with certain intriguing quiet confrontations that are designed to build up things for the future. The only thing to complain would be the ending. A bit too pat and convenient, it was a misstep. That being said, so far from what we have seen of Alberich, its kind of a mystery how he's been so highly regarded as an enemy to the Library
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I received a copy of this book as an advanced reader copy from the publisher through NetGalley.
Well, since it's not released yet, no quotes.
Every book in this series gets better. We see alliances happen where we least expect them and Irene/Ray starts to shed that little bit of naivety that she still has. The drama in this book is supremely exciting and a page turner. We get to see that Irene is evolving and no longer is viewing the world as black and white, right or wrong, but she still sticks to her morals and to the core of who she is, even when she is betrayed.
I am curious as to why my copy shows 295 pages and all the copies on good reads have 350+. Maybe more was added? I will have to check out the published version when it comes out.
I have more I want to say, but they would be spoilers, so I will hold those until later. However based on the events in the book, I know this is not the end of the story and I can't wait for more.
Well, since it's not released yet, no quotes.
Every book in this series gets better. We see alliances happen where we least expect them and Irene/Ray starts to shed that little bit of naivety that she still has. The drama in this book is supremely exciting and a page turner. We get to see that Irene is evolving and no longer is viewing the world as black and white, right or wrong, but she still sticks to her morals and to the core of who she is, even when she is betrayed.
I am curious as to why my copy shows 295 pages and all the copies on good reads have 350+. Maybe more was added? I will have to check out the published version when it comes out.
I have more I want to say, but they would be spoilers, so I will hold those until later. However based on the events in the book, I know this is not the end of the story and I can't wait for more.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes