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malreynolds111's review against another edition
4.0
wahhh... I thought this was a trilogy. Now to wait another year not fair.. Excellent series.
aina21's review against another edition
3.0
This is a YA series at heart. It is remarkable in the fact that the series doesn't get worse as you on and isn't a Trilogy (ik ik a YA series that isn't a trilogy, is that even allowed?).
It has a gripping plot and is good at building suspense. There is a convincing system that needs to be taken down. There is also a found family trope. There is also a considerable amount happening at all times. But my favorite part is the system, namely the concept of the great library, and what would happen if knowledge wasn't accessible and the necessity to democratize it. I think that in this way it makes an interesting reflection regarding power and knowledge, the link, and how books can become a scarce commodity and function in the same way they do. The idea that one institution can control all information and what is accessible and what isn't (google I mean what?) is something that should be reflected on. So anyway I really like the world-building and the themes it builds into it regarding ideas of accessibility of information and power.
There is considerable diversity.
Some other points. There is very little character development, with characters doing the same thing over and over again. The romance is also mediocre, cause it just kind of happens.
I think though that overall the concept is interesting and I do think it's something light to read, and very enjoyable if you aren't expecting something groundbreaking. It is a nice addition to the YA genera :)
Also, I love how the author includes a playlist that goes with the book.
It has a gripping plot and is good at building suspense. There is a convincing system that needs to be taken down. There is also a found family trope. There is also a considerable amount happening at all times. But my favorite part is the system, namely the concept of the great library, and what would happen if knowledge wasn't accessible and the necessity to democratize it. I think that in this way it makes an interesting reflection regarding power and knowledge, the link, and how books can become a scarce commodity and function in the same way they do. The idea that one institution can control all information and what is accessible and what isn't (google I mean what?) is something that should be reflected on. So anyway I really like the world-building and the themes it builds into it regarding ideas of accessibility of information and power.
There is considerable diversity.
Some other points. There is very little character development, with characters doing the same thing over and over again. The romance is also mediocre, cause it just kind of happens.
I think though that overall the concept is interesting and I do think it's something light to read, and very enjoyable if you aren't expecting something groundbreaking. It is a nice addition to the YA genera :)
Also, I love how the author includes a playlist that goes with the book.
hulahoopes's review against another edition
4.0
I thought it was going to be a trilogy so I'm a little sad to be led hanging. But I love these characters so much and will enjoy them taking on the Library!
terryt78's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
postitsandpens's review against another edition
4.0
Please disregard that I initially started this book back in January and it is now the end of March. That in no way speaks to my enjoyment of this book, and how much I love this series thus far. Ash and Quill is one danger after another - it starts off with Jess and his friends being trapped in the Burner city of Philadelphia, and things don't much improve from there. All of them go through so much terror and madness and are all immensely changed by it. Jess continues to be a witty narrator with a big heart, even if he pretends that's not the case. This was thoroughly engaging from start to finish, and ends with quite the cliffhanger. I can't wait to see what happens next!
situationnormal's review against another edition
4.0
This book is hard to describe--strangely, a lot of plot, a lot of action, but only a couple of large events, in the end. I think a very ruthless editor would have helped narrow this down a bit and cut out some of the repetition (especially re: Morgan), but all in all I enjoyed this. Caine's writing is addictive, and the plot is borderline unguessable. I'm sure I'll be picking up the next one ASAP.
stineym's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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? It's complicated
4.0
jennietee93's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bookgirl4ever's review against another edition
4.0
Having escaped the Library, the group finds themselves prisoners of an American Burner colony, Philadelphia.