A review by passifloraincarnata
The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

Jorge Luis Borges' Library of Babel is always a tantalizing theme for book-lovers to dream about, and I'm a total sucker for stories that riff on it.  This is the most delightful romp through Babel Library since Jasper Fforde's Thursday Next series:  a bit of Victoriana, a bit of steampunk, action, mystery, and despite the monsters, vampires, and psychokillers...   lighthearted and fast-paced, without excessive vulgarity or graphic sex.  Just what I was looking for to while away a lazy afternoon.