Reviews

The Mortal Word by Genevieve Cogman

anns_storybound_sanctuary's review

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Blood

Moderate: Torture

eringow's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

4.0

karenholmes's review against another edition

5.0

As always, I loved, loved, loved the world(s) Cogman creates, the chaos and the order, the fae and the dragons. But what I loved the most was Irene Winters and the chance to see a bit more of Vale. I was hoping to have him more on the spotlight or at least see a bit of his deduction abilities as a Sherlock, but anyway. whatever Genevieve Cogman throws at me, I love with all my heart. This will be one of the highlights of my year for sure. ♥

jacob818's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

lottie1803's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mairelon's review against another edition

4.0

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toc's review against another edition

3.0

Having finished the fifth book in The Invisible Library series I definitely give the series a thumbs up. Ms. Cogman has created a rather believable world with a good set of characters all based on a love of reading. Well, ok. So there's theft and spying and dragons and Fae and adventures of all sorts. But, really, I think she wrote this series because she really likes to read. Well, ok. And she wishes she could be a daring adventuress with a dragon lover and working alongside Sherlock Holmes. But all of those adventures would be about books! Well, ok. And Fae plots and dragon politics and saving a world or two. And dressing pretty. And other stuff like that.

The actual fictional adventuress, Irene, reminds me a lot of Thursday Next. (start with [b:The Eyre Affair|27003|The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next, #1)|Jasper Fforde|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1445540555s/27003.jpg|3436605] if you don't know her) She's clever, strong, adventurous, and resourceful. And full of self-doubt. And maybe a little withdrawn. But headstrong for sure!

Anyway, I've enjoyed them all and look forward to what I hear are at least three more.

knsawicki's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

dustforthedancers's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

smaug2631's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25