A review by robynlynae
The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. The plot was really unique to me and it passed my 'escape test'. It gave me so many of the things I delight in: libraries, academia, and secret places. I thought the structure of this book with it's different POVs was really effective and interesting. I was at time frustrated by the characters, but that made them feel genuine.

Even in a book where you can create and actually travel to fake places on maps, the ending where Nell's mother is actually alive felt a little forced and unrealistic. Suspension of belief can only take me so far. But that was really my only criticism.