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samanthaaf21's review against another edition
4.0
i really liked this book! it’s a little slow at first but once
i got past the first 100-ish pages i couldn’t put it down. elisabeth is such a strong main character and i absolutely adore her.
i also may be in love with nathaniel but i mean he’s a dark haired sarcastic bisexual so how could i not lmao.
anyways i’d definitely recommend, happy reading!
i got past the first 100-ish pages i couldn’t put it down. elisabeth is such a strong main character and i absolutely adore her.
i also may be in love with nathaniel but i mean he’s a dark haired sarcastic bisexual so how could i not lmao.
anyways i’d definitely recommend, happy reading!
bhammond0976's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.5
andotherworlds's review against another edition
4.0
4 // This was quite the enjoyable read! It was whimsical, captivating, and witty. I think the best way to put it would be to describe it as a darker version of Howl’s Moving Castle (the book). I completely understand and support all the hype for this book.
abiaustin's review against another edition
4.0
3.5⭐️ This had plenty of problems but it was still fun.
lue_moon's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Quintessential YA fantasy; the kind of book I would have absolutely made part of my personality as a kid had I read it then. Magic, demons, libraries with sword-weilding librarians and books with their own personality and unique power. Hell yes. It was a fun read set in an immersive world. Absolutely YA, so if you're not a lover of YA, it won't be for you. But if you want to tap into memories of jumping into a magical world like you did as a kid or teen, this just may do it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Child death
arcoirisdesign's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
Book Summary
Elizabeth is an orphan that grew up in a library. Then she gets caught up in a mystery that completely changes her life.
Elizabeth is an orphan that grew up in a library. Then she gets caught up in a mystery that completely changes her life.
Book Review
It’s giving Harry Potter without the JK Rowling controversy.
It’s giving Harry Potter without the JK Rowling controversy.
How I Discovered It
Book reviews on IG or YouTube?
Book reviews on IG or YouTube?
Who Should Read It
Fantasy fans. HP Fans.
Fantasy fans. HP Fans.
Thoughts & Impressions
I thought the whole thing was good.
I thought the whole thing was good.
What I Liked About It
Everything.
Everything.
What I Didn’t Like About It
Some of it felt a little too predictable for my liking, but it’s YA fantasy so I’m not that surprised by that.
Some of it felt a little too predictable for my liking, but it’s YA fantasy so I’m not that surprised by that.
How the Book Changed Me
Well, now I know there’s a second one coming out in a few days and my life is doomed.
Well, now I know there’s a second one coming out in a few days and my life is doomed.
eharrison's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.5
This is such a fun story. I enjoy the characters and their growth through the story. The storyline is full of unexpected interesting tidbits and was very exciting to read.
krixel's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ravenslanding's review against another edition
4.0
This story is fun. In a world where sorcerers make magical books to contain their knowledge, the books require keepers. Quite frankly, because they bite.
Elizabeth grew up in a library, feels a deep kinship with her charges, the books, and has been taught that sorcerers are inherently evil.
Of course, that's not the whole story. And Nathaneal Thorn and his demon Silas are nothing at all like what she expected.
It has a strong YA feel, I think because Elizabeth is pretty naive and sheltered. But ultimately it's about true love and kindness, and it is not an angsty story. It is my least favorite of Rogerson's stories, perhaps it's the pentagrams, but i think its just more simplistic than her other work.
I do adore Vespertine and Enchantment of Ravens.
Elizabeth grew up in a library, feels a deep kinship with her charges, the books, and has been taught that sorcerers are inherently evil.
Of course, that's not the whole story. And Nathaneal Thorn and his demon Silas are nothing at all like what she expected.
It has a strong YA feel, I think because Elizabeth is pretty naive and sheltered. But ultimately it's about true love and kindness, and it is not an angsty story. It is my least favorite of Rogerson's stories, perhaps it's the pentagrams, but i think its just more simplistic than her other work.
I do adore Vespertine and Enchantment of Ravens.