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A review by brooksie03051
The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
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
5.0
When a monster and a thief make an unlikely pair, beauty may be able to tame the beast.
New York City collapsed after the monsters emerged and caused a war against the humans. After the Monster Treaty, the humans, paranormal, and magical creatures agree on a truce, although the humans get the raw end of the deal.
Kierse grew up without a mother and was passed around for years until she was taken in and taught how to steal to survive in this new version of the city. She was one of the best thieves and her boss offered her a big job that would give her the money to pay bills and get decent food for a few months for herself and her found family. Little did Kierse know who she was stealing from and what he was capable of when she was caught red-handed by the owner of the infamous Holly Library. A monster named Graves saw potential in this "human" and he needed someone with her talents of thievery so they strike a deal.
He trains her for an even bigger job that would pay her enough that she and her friends never have to worry about rent or food again. The problem is the job itself, but she's never backed down to a challenge. She had no idea what she was getting herself into, and Graves wasn't prepared for who she was, what she was, and what she would mean to him.
"A chuisle mo chroí" (pulse of my heart)
This story has Celtic lore, trolls, vampires, fae, druids, warlocks, magical artifacts, action, banter, and a bit of spice.
I don’t know why this has such a low rating. I loved it and hated to stop reading it to go to sleep. I’m looking forward to book two The Robin on the Oak Throne coming in June 2025
New York City collapsed after the monsters emerged and caused a war against the humans. After the Monster Treaty, the humans, paranormal, and magical creatures agree on a truce, although the humans get the raw end of the deal.
Kierse grew up without a mother and was passed around for years until she was taken in and taught how to steal to survive in this new version of the city. She was one of the best thieves and her boss offered her a big job that would give her the money to pay bills and get decent food for a few months for herself and her found family. Little did Kierse know who she was stealing from and what he was capable of when she was caught red-handed by the owner of the infamous Holly Library. A monster named Graves saw potential in this "human" and he needed someone with her talents of thievery so they strike a deal.
He trains her for an even bigger job that would pay her enough that she and her friends never have to worry about rent or food again. The problem is the job itself, but she's never backed down to a challenge. She had no idea what she was getting herself into, and Graves wasn't prepared for who she was, what she was, and what she would mean to him.
"A chuisle mo chroí" (pulse of my heart)
This story has Celtic lore, trolls, vampires, fae, druids, warlocks, magical artifacts, action, banter, and a bit of spice.
I don’t know why this has such a low rating. I loved it and hated to stop reading it to go to sleep. I’m looking forward to book two The Robin on the Oak Throne coming in June 2025