A review by dlrosebyh
Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson

adventurous funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Alcatraz Smedry doesn't seem to have a good future ahead of it. But when he receives a bag of sand for his thirteenth birthday, things start to become strange. This sand bag is not your typical one and it is swiftly taken by the evil librarian cult that is enslaving the world by stifling truth and promoting lies. The sand will give the malicious Librarians the advantage they require to rule the planet. 

I've been looking for a book that captures the chaos of Percy Jackson for a very long time, and I believe I've found it. Is it as good as Percy Jackson?Most likely not. However, did I enjoy it? I thoroughly enjoyed it—and it's clear that Brandon Sanderson had a great time writing this novel, too. Reading Alcatraz's cheekiness was a lot of fun, especially when he revealed in the prologue that he is writing under the pen name Sanderson in order to confuse the librarians. It undoubtedly establishes the tone of the story.
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