A review by davidamarion
The Book of the Most Precious Substance by Sara Gran

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Lily had been a promising author with a life close to perfection when her partner's mysterious early on-set dementia narrowed it to eking out a living as a rare bookseller to help pay for his round-the-clock care. A search to find a mysterious book that promises unlimited power to the owner breathes life back into her. As she follows the thread, we wonder along with Lily if she's willing to pay the ultimate cost for that power, and if she does, what that might do to her.
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