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A review by readingtimeatthezoo
The Book Binder's Daughter by Jessica Thorne
5.0
A fabulous 4.5 stars for this one. I was instantly drawn to this book when I saw it on NetGalley. A beautifully whimsical cover with a story set in a magical old-world library, what’s not to love.
Perfectly paced and beautifully written I was transported to Ayredale Library and surrounded by its collection of rare and mysterious books.
After a bitter break from her controlling boyfriend, Sophie leaves London and returns to her the home of her childhood, Ayredale Library after receiving a letter from her Uncle Edward. Sophie feels it’s the perfect time to not only work with her Uncle and take on the role of book binder but try and learn the truth about her past. Her mother was an intricate part of the library before her mysterious disappearance when Sophie was younger.
The library instantly comes alive through the writing and you feel as if you can almost reach out and touch the shelves.
Old feelings soon are reignited with Sophie sees her childhood friend Will again after all this time, but Will is keeping his distance, almost guarded around her. What isn’t he telling her about that day all those years before when her mother disappeared? What secrets are hidden behind the library’s walls?
The library itself holds a great many secrets, as the world building and magic comes to life throughout the story. On reflection I wish a little more could have been given to some of the back-story and the characters but overall this was a really enjoyable read and one that I’m thankful I had the opportunity to experience.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and Bookature for my copy of this wonderful book.
Perfectly paced and beautifully written I was transported to Ayredale Library and surrounded by its collection of rare and mysterious books.
After a bitter break from her controlling boyfriend, Sophie leaves London and returns to her the home of her childhood, Ayredale Library after receiving a letter from her Uncle Edward. Sophie feels it’s the perfect time to not only work with her Uncle and take on the role of book binder but try and learn the truth about her past. Her mother was an intricate part of the library before her mysterious disappearance when Sophie was younger.
The library instantly comes alive through the writing and you feel as if you can almost reach out and touch the shelves.
Old feelings soon are reignited with Sophie sees her childhood friend Will again after all this time, but Will is keeping his distance, almost guarded around her. What isn’t he telling her about that day all those years before when her mother disappeared? What secrets are hidden behind the library’s walls?
The library itself holds a great many secrets, as the world building and magic comes to life throughout the story. On reflection I wish a little more could have been given to some of the back-story and the characters but overall this was a really enjoyable read and one that I’m thankful I had the opportunity to experience.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and Bookature for my copy of this wonderful book.