SFF

The Invisible Library

by Genevieve Cogman
Roc: NAL. (Invisible Library, Bk. 1). Jun. 2016. 352p. ISBN 9781101988640. pap. $15; ebk. ISBN 9781101988657. FANTASY
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OrangeReviewStarIrene was born and raised in the Library and now works as a spy for this mysterious organization. Harvesting fiction from multiple realities that the Library has access to, she is sent on a mission to an alternate London to retrieve a dangerous book. Shackled with new assistant Kai and heading into a realm that is infested with chaos, supernatural creatures, and strange magic, Irene arrives to find that the tome has been stolen. Irene and Kai attempt to discover the mystery behind this enigmatic volume. However, they are not the only ones searching for the artifact, and Irene must untangle the secrets of this London, and of her unfamiliar associate.
VERDICT Bibliophiles will go wild for this engaging debut, as Cogman hits all the high notes for enjoyable fantasy. Intriguing characters and fast-paced action are wrapped up in a spellbinding, well-built world.
Reviewed by Kristi Chadwick , Jun 15, 2016
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