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A review by whitandwhimsy
The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.5
I got the opportunity to reread this by buddy reading with someone who had never read the book before. I also had read it several years ago, so while I remembered some pieces (admittedly, in part because I've read some of the later series), it was refreshing to revisit this world.
By and large, one of my favorite subgenres is "books about books" and this book surely captures the spirit of that specific type! Irene, Kai, and Vale slowly spent their time winning me over throughout the book. Irene is relatable but also watching her line of thought evolve is so fun for me. Kai and Vale are fascinating to watch interact, especially as you know more about their family backgrounds and personal interests. The assorted references to specific books was delightful for a book nerd, like myself, as you can point and say, "I understood that reference!" excitedly.
Notable quote: "She was a Librarian, and the deepest, most fundamental part of her life involved a love of books. Right now, she wanted nothing more than to shut the rest of the world out and have nothing to worry about except the next page of whatever she was reading."
By and large, one of my favorite subgenres is "books about books" and this book surely captures the spirit of that specific type! Irene, Kai, and Vale slowly spent their time winning me over throughout the book. Irene is relatable but also watching her line of thought evolve is so fun for me. Kai and Vale are fascinating to watch interact, especially as you know more about their family backgrounds and personal interests. The assorted references to specific books was delightful for a book nerd, like myself, as you can point and say, "I understood that reference!" excitedly.
Notable quote: "She was a Librarian, and the deepest, most fundamental part of her life involved a love of books. Right now, she wanted nothing more than to shut the rest of the world out and have nothing to worry about except the next page of whatever she was reading."