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anns_storybound_sanctuary's review against another edition
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
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Torture
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
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.
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