A review by sashahc
The Labyrinth's Archivist by Day Al-Mohamed

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

"The Labyrinth's Archivist" by Day Al-Mohamed is a very (unfortunately) rare #book in that it is queer disabled Middle Eastern rep.  It is set in the "Broken Cities" shared world created by Falstaff Books.  Azulea is from a very long line of Archivists, those who interview and collect information and make maps of the worlds that intersect at the Hall of Gates.  Her mother is Head Archivist, but because of Azulea's blindness, she is unlikely to be ever accepted as a full archivist, despite her perfect memory and her teamwork with her cousin Peny.  When Azulea's grandmother is found dead and other disasters start to befall the archive, Azulea must find who is trying to destroy her family and home.  It's got queer second chance romance, disability community interdependence, and fantastic world building.