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The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd
5.0

I love reading books in which I get to discover a new fascinating topic that I never would have encountered otherwise. The world of cartography is precise, masterful, and utterly intriguing. There is a hint of magic but not enough to propel this story into the fantasy realm, and it was the perfect amount foe me.

This book reads like an engaging puzzle that the reader gets to solve, which kept me engaged and eager to read more. Reminiscent of [b:The Unseen World|32191748|The Unseen World|Liz Moore|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1490397181l/32191748._SY75_.jpg|46521425], Nell is raised by a single father and goes into the same professional field as him. Their relationship is complicated and multifaceted. After his untimely death, Nell becomes intertwined in a danger-filled secret, with reveals at every corner. Although at times the writing can be clunky and some of the gasp-worthy moments came across contrived, the story of the Cartographers is cleverly woven together. I was desperate to keep reading to figure out the full story, and it did not disappoint.

4.5 Stars