Reviews

La ciudad enmascarada by Genevieve Cogman

wathykite's review against another edition

adventurous 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? No

3.5

lienie's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.25

hhhippo's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-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

3.5

e_kiahaha's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

tomasthanes's review against another edition

5.0

[b:The Masked City|25761086|The Masked City (The Invisible Library, #2)|Genevieve Cogman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1434794736l/25761086._SY75_.jpg|45605935] is the second book in "The Invisible Library" series.

Irene and Kai have taken up residence in the alternate London of the first book in the series where she is Librarian-in-Residence. Kai is then kidnapped by Lord and Lady Guantes in order to start a war between the Fae and the Dragons. He is taken to a "high-chaos" alternate of Venice, gondolas, canals, Piazzas, and perpetual Carnival, where any draconic strengths are nullified by the concentrated chaos.

Without the authorization and support of the Library and with the questionable support of Lord Silver, Irene begins to track Kai down to rescue him.

The plot is well developed and keeps on moving. On the train and in Venice, Irene interacts with some fellow "students" being tutored by "Aunt Isra": Martha, Athanais, Zayanna, Sterrington, and Atrox Ferox. We've seen "powerful" Fae in the first book but nothing compared to the Ten or the Rider and his Horse. I loved the interaction between Irene and the Horse. Li Ming was a confusing character. Making her way (with Vale) into and out of the chaotic prison ("Carceri") was fascinating.

"Her mind was whirring like a nuclear-powered hamster wheel, suggesting and rejecting plans at a speed that would have made Irene's supervisors proud."

I'm looking forward to the third book in the series.

meganb4456's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing tense medium-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? No

4.5

ila_mae's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

keen23's review against another edition

3.0

Slow start, but once it picked up the pace and the action got going, it was a good story.

fd_king32's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.5

isabellekooreman's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5