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pantsreads's review
4.0
I love the Invisible Library series so much. Such a unique universe! I enjoyed how The Mortal Word was more of a "traditional" detective novel than previous books, but have a serious bone to pick about the fade to black between Irene and a certain handsome someone.
Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
heidenkind's review against another edition
3.0
Not the best of the Invisible Library books, but it was nice to be back
bencheng's review against another edition
3.0
This 5th book of the series definitely read like a mystery - the main characters were all put together to solve a murder at a peace treaty convention. I would honestly say that this was probably my least favorite of the series so far, even though I really enjoy the mystery genre. I just felt like there was a LOT of dialogue and coincidence... a lot of things happen at the perfect time with not as effective explanation. There were also quite a few new members on the "investigative" team, whose perspectives aren't written from, and for me this caused a lot of confusion - they would split up and report findings that we don't really get to read about. Overall, the book was still very fun and the politics behind dragon-fae relationships was still very tense and interesting. I did enjoy the reveal at the end as well, even if you can kind of see it coming. Still very well written and enjoyable!
eveloluna's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.0
vestrideus's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
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? No
4.25
sugaqueen88's review against another edition
5.0
I need the next book
There is a next book, right?
Every book of this series has been worth reading. This one was no exception. A cast of all of your favorite characters and several new ones investigate murders and attempt to secure peace. Complete with new villains, a new world, and a more in depth look into both the dragons and the library The Mortal Word was an excellent installment. My only complaint is my urgency to secure the next book.
There is a next book, right?
Every book of this series has been worth reading. This one was no exception. A cast of all of your favorite characters and several new ones investigate murders and attempt to secure peace. Complete with new villains, a new world, and a more in depth look into both the dragons and the library The Mortal Word was an excellent installment. My only complaint is my urgency to secure the next book.
shelleyjld's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoy the characters and the plot moves at a good pace. My one complaint is that she introduced the mystery of Irene’s parentage a couple books back and this book references her parents but she never deals with that information. It’s that old saying “if you’re going to introduce a gun in the first act then it better be used by the third act.” It’s annoyingly.
sleepiebear's review against another edition
4.0
I love a good mysterie as much as our protagonist so i reallie enjoyed this, but im still bewildered about the lack of curiositie regarding certain things.
tandemjon's review against another edition
5.0
As Craig Revel Horwood might say Fab-U-Lous! Great characters both heroes and foes, fantastic lotions, these books keep just getting better and better.