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aseel_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Again, the plot starts off quite interesting but then it gets really convoluted, with terrible pacing. I wanna read this series but I also hate it
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Violence, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
kitwhelan's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.0
I am very much enjoying this series. My main complaint is that the hooks seem to end rather abruptly, before the aftermath of the final action begins. Thank goodness they’re all out so I can just move on to the next book! Otherwise I would find it a frustrating habit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse
stwriter92's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
After reading the disaster that was A Discovery of Witches, I was overjoyed to be back in the world of the Invisible Library. It was a comfort to get back to characters I actually cared about!
This installment of the series brings Alberich back in all of his devious glory (I did miss him). This time, he is targeting the entirety of the Library, aiming to destroy it along with as many Librarians as he can (with a specific focus on destroying Irene). Irene must gather together all her resources and allies, but when push comes to shove, the question of who to trust drives her into a maze of half truths and deceptions.
I definitely enjoyed The Burning Page more than The Masked City. That is not to say I did not enjoy The Masked City. Rather, I felt that this one got back to the main plot. While I enjoy side-quests, I'd rather they not take up an entire book. I'm sure that the events of the second book will become relevant later on in the series. The question of Lady Guantes remains. Anyway, as to this particular installment, I really enjoyed watching the relationship between Irene, Kai, Vale, and Singh. I think that is part of what draws me to this series. The characters are fleshed out, their motivations are known and are at times at odds with one another, and the relationships between them are genuine. There were even times I wondered if Alberich was right in some ways. I am growing more suspicious of the Library as in institution (I would be a terrible Librarian), and I wonder if that's going to come to a head by the end of the series. I'm certain it will.
I am truly excited to get my hands on the fourth book (which will be ready for me in two days!!)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gore