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A Biblioteca dos Livros Mágicos by Emma Törzs

98 reviews

aformeracceleratedreader's review against another edition

slow-paced

2.0

This overall wasn't for me. It felt like a whole lot of nothing happening. I think there were interesting aspects of it and the characters were okay but I wasn't invested much until more towards the middle-end of it. It didn't hold my interest very well, but I did finish it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

ktwizzo's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious slow-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

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Content Warnings

Minor: Confinement, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment

ajacobs590's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

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

3.5

This book has an interesting magic system. I like the different way that magic was incorporated in this book. It was interesting that some can write the magic but they can make the magic happen. It was almost like a separation of power to make sure to spread the wealth. 

I liked the characters. They each had their own way they viewed life based on the circumstances of their experiences. 

While I like these things, this book was a little slow for me and hard to get into. One thing I recommend is listening to the audio. When I was about halfway through the book I found the audio on Libby and listened to that while also reading the physical book. It helped me get through this book faster. I'm glad I got through it because many things were revealed that kept the story moving. I was able to see what was coming but glad to see how it worked out. 

If you like unique magic systems, portals, and adventure; this book is for you. This book has no spice just some kissing. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Kidnapping

mikmercado's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence and Blood

emigryphon's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and Medical content

Moderate: Gun violence and Murder

jaynovara's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gore, Blood, Medical content, and Death of parent

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

relin's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Really enjoyed the characters and the problems they solve! I'm so happy they find each other! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Gore, Self harm, Blood, Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Death of parent, and Classism

Minor: Physical abuse, Torture, and Alcohol

ehoustonmyatt's review against another edition

mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror

Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail

Does the dog or cat die?

nope, they’re fine!

woolerys's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense 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? No

4.5

Writing - 4/5

Plot - 5/5

Characters - 5/5

World-building - 4/5

Personal tastes - 5/5

TOTAL: 4.6

Loved this one! One of the best fantasy mysteries I’ve read in a while. The characters are lovable and their relationships—new and old—are super sweet. The pacing is excellent: how hard I was cheering for the characters to succeed rose at the exact same rate as the danger level rose and crystalized into clarity. And at the pitch of the climax I *still* didn’t know if a key player was trustworthy or not! Could not put it down, read those 400 pages in approximately two sittings.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and Murder

Moderate: Body horror, Violence, and Grief

Minor: Gun violence

One bit of body horror is specifically around an eye.

mj_86's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, and Death of parent

Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Murder

Minor: Kidnapping and Injury/Injury detail