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The Burning Page by Genevieve Cogman

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stwriter92's review against another edition

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

4.0

After reading the disaster that was A Discovery of Witches, I was overjoyed to be back in the world of the Invisible Library. It was a comfort to get back to characters I actually cared about! 

This installment of the series brings Alberich back in all of his devious glory (I did miss him). This time, he is targeting the entirety of the Library, aiming to destroy it along with as many Librarians as he can (with a specific focus on destroying Irene). Irene must gather together all her resources and allies, but when push comes to shove, the question of who to trust drives her into a maze of half truths and deceptions.

I definitely enjoyed The Burning Page more than The Masked City. That is not to say I did not enjoy The Masked City. Rather, I felt that this one got back to the main plot. While I enjoy side-quests, I'd rather they not take up an entire book. I'm sure that the events of the second book will become relevant later on in the series. The question of Lady Guantes remains. Anyway, as to this particular installment, I really enjoyed watching the relationship between Irene, Kai, Vale, and Singh. I think that is part of what draws me to this series. The characters are fleshed out, their motivations are known and are at times at odds with one another, and the relationships between them are genuine. There were even times I wondered if Alberich was right in some ways. I am growing more suspicious of the Library as in institution (I would be a terrible Librarian), and I wonder if that's going to come to a head by the end of the series. I'm certain it will.

I am truly excited to get my hands on the fourth book (which will be ready for me in two days!!)

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No
We return to London in Genevieve Cogman’s third novel in the Invisible Library series. On probation from events in the previous book, Irene and her apprentice Kai are receiving less desirable assignments. Unfortunately, Irene and Kai have more dangerous concerns arising. Alberich, enemy of Irene and the library, attacks once again. This time he plans to destroy the library and anyone who opposes him.
 
Cogman created a rich and immersive world in this series. The library connects to hundreds of worlds, all variations on the one in which we live. Each world exists on a spectrum between order and chaos, with varying levels of magic and technology. We experience multiple fantastical worlds within this series. A perfect blend of Gaslamp fantasy, steampunk, and adventure, this series is right in my wheelhouse.
 
If you’re a fan of fantasy, steampunk, historical fiction, strong female protagonists, or books about libraries, then you will love this series. As of now, there are seven books in the series and I hope that’s not the end. I can’t wait to dive back into this series.

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