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aseel_reads'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
While I did enjoy this story overall and it was quite fun, it definitely was too long/quite slow for anything to happen, which prevents me from giving it 4 stars
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
mandkips'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping and Classism
Minor: Chronic illness and Cursing
jhbandcats's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.25
Another delightful entry in the Invisible Library series, though it's bogged down by details of the peace conference and its political machinations. The addition of an anachronistic villain grated on my nerves. However, the last part of the book redeemed it somewhat so I
finished reading with a happy feeling.
The story takes place in late 19th C Paris in the middle of winter. Librarian Irene, detective Vale, and Irene's assistant Kai are tasked with solving the murder of a high ranking dragon envoy to the conference. Naturally, suspicion falls on the Fae, the dragons' sworn enemies. For the peace treaty to be approved between the dragons and the Fae, the murder must be solved. Irene is walking
a fine line between chaos and rigid order, doing what she can to keep from angering the high-ranked negotiators as she struggles to find the culprit.
The Library, a neutral party, is in charge of hosting the peace talks. The Library itself has quite a large stake in the proceedings, so some feel their neutrality is suspect. Poison, bombs, blizzards, anarchists, and evil cats* are everywhere.
Looking forward to the next book in the series.
* Admittedly, the cats themselves aren't evil. Rather, an evil person is controlling them, refusing to let them snooze away the day in a haze of catnip.
finished reading with a happy feeling.
The story takes place in late 19th C Paris in the middle of winter. Librarian Irene, detective Vale, and Irene's assistant Kai are tasked with solving the murder of a high ranking dragon envoy to the conference. Naturally, suspicion falls on the Fae, the dragons' sworn enemies. For the peace treaty to be approved between the dragons and the Fae, the murder must be solved. Irene is walking
a fine line between chaos and rigid order, doing what she can to keep from angering the high-ranked negotiators as she struggles to find the culprit.
The Library, a neutral party, is in charge of hosting the peace talks. The Library itself has quite a large stake in the proceedings, so some feel their neutrality is suspect. Poison, bombs, blizzards, anarchists, and evil cats* are everywhere.
Looking forward to the next book in the series.
* Admittedly, the cats themselves aren't evil. Rather, an evil person is controlling them, refusing to let them snooze away the day in a haze of catnip.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Murder, and Classism
kirareads02's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.75
I haven't read the other books in the series so I am working on just this book. It was very easy to follow and characters were easy to understand without having an entire backstop. The story itself was gripping but I felt that it dragged in some areas and some things I just didn't think was necessary. I felt like I dipped in and out of interest for the story.
Honestly, the characters were the best part of this book and I would happily give a five stars for Lord Silver alone. I would love a spin off.
I am sad to be no longer living in this world
Honestly, the characters were the best part of this book and I would happily give a five stars for Lord Silver alone. I would love a spin off.
I am sad to be no longer living in this world
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Chronic illness, Cursing, Blood, and Grief