Reviews

The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes

maryforbes's review against another edition

5.0

A great book that includes censorship, WWII, and queer representation. The book is led by women, and I appreciate their drive, sensitivity, and creativity. 

stayfangirl_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.0

l_reed's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

4.25

lottie1803's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective 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

3.75

rosieposey71's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

5.0

kitten's review

emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

coschhh's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.0

The first half was hard to get into with 3 characters and storylines that are very similar. I struggled telling them apart. Then, once they became intertwined the book got much better. I enjoyed the message and the different WWII perspective that I haven’t read about before. 

carrieemoran's review against another edition

4.0

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book. I don't read a ton of historical fiction, but the premise & promise of some queer characters, plus great writing, kept me motivated. I loved the way the stories wove together, and the themes felt all too relevant in a society that seems to be sliding back into fascism. This book was excellent & very timely.

jckrbbt's review

medium-paced

3.25

ashc123's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.75