Take a photo of a barcode or cover
bookybrookey 's review for:
The Archived
by V.E. Schwab
I went into this book expecting to be let down. Lately I've come across all these books with amazing concepts but the writing was bad. However, The Archived did not disappoint!
This is one of the most unique storylines I've ever read. I loved the world building and all the intricate connections between people and events. There were many likeable characters, but there was also enough mystery that you didn't quite trust anyone.
Schwab's writing is amazing! She uses phrases/expressions that I've read in many books but somehow makes them new and her own. Every sentence is strung perfectly and the book flowed really well.
There were so many layers in this novel and each one was just as good as the other. Her home life was entertaining and the idea of living in what use to be an old hotel was really awesome. Her other life as a Keeper was also really interesting and there were always unexpected twists that kept you hooked.
I also liked how a few sections of flashbacks with Da were weaved into the book to help explain how things worked in the Archive and as a Keeper. Though he is dead, Da is brought to life though Mac's memories and I enjoyed their interactions as she learns about her future job.
Overall this is one of the best books I've read this year, I'm about to order the sequel, and I even bought the first book in her other series, A Darker Shade of Magic, today.
This is one of the most unique storylines I've ever read. I loved the world building and all the intricate connections between people and events. There were many likeable characters, but there was also enough mystery that you didn't quite trust anyone.
Schwab's writing is amazing! She uses phrases/expressions that I've read in many books but somehow makes them new and her own. Every sentence is strung perfectly and the book flowed really well.
There were so many layers in this novel and each one was just as good as the other. Her home life was entertaining and the idea of living in what use to be an old hotel was really awesome. Her other life as a Keeper was also really interesting and there were always unexpected twists that kept you hooked.
I also liked how a few sections of flashbacks with Da were weaved into the book to help explain how things worked in the Archive and as a Keeper. Though he is dead, Da is brought to life though Mac's memories and I enjoyed their interactions as she learns about her future job.
Overall this is one of the best books I've read this year, I'm about to order the sequel, and I even bought the first book in her other series, A Darker Shade of Magic, today.