In an exhilarating new series, New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine rewrites history, creating a dangerous world where the Great Library of Alexandria has survived the test of time.…
Ruthless and supremely powerful, the Great Library is now a presence in every major city, governing the flow of knowledge to the masses. Alchemy allows the Library to deliver the content of the greatest works of history instantly—but the personal ownership of books is expressly forbidden.
Jess Brightwell believes in the value of the Library, but the majority of his knowledge comes from illegal books obtained by his family, who are involved in the thriving black market. Jess has been sent to be his family’s spy, but his loyalties are tested in the final months of his training to enter the Library’s service.
When he inadvertently commits heresy by creating a device that could change the world, Jess discovers that those who control the Great Library believe that knowledge is more valuable than any human life—and soon both heretics and books will burn.…
Ruthless and supremely powerful, the Great Library is now a presence in every major city, governing the flow of knowledge to the masses. Alchemy allows the Library to deliver the content of the greatest works of history instantly—but the personal ownership of books is expressly forbidden.
Jess Brightwell believes in the value of the Library, but the majority of his knowledge comes from illegal books obtained by his family, who are involved in the thriving black market. Jess has been sent to be his family’s spy, but his loyalties are tested in the final months of his training to enter the Library’s service.
When he inadvertently commits heresy by creating a device that could change the world, Jess discovers that those who control the Great Library believe that knowledge is more valuable than any human life—and soon both heretics and books will burn.…
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RemusLupin
(Grade: A) How are more people not talking about this series?? Original, addictive, immersive, with complex characters you want to root for. Read it now!
(Grade: A) How are more people not talking about this series?? Original, addictive, immersive, with complex characters you want to root for. Read it now!(Rated on Nov 2, 2016)
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way2benitski (Grade: A–) This book is a departure from my typical genres and I really enjoyed it. The world created with the Library at the center is a unique and intriguing concept. I was very eager to start the next book in the series.
It's not the best writing, but the style is not distracting.
(Rated on Oct 2, 2017)
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HeleneL
(Grade: A+) Loved this. Will be reading more by this author!
(Grade: A+) Loved this. Will be reading more by this author!(Rated on Dec 3, 2016)
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bennettgavrish
(Grade: C–) A strong start and intriguing conclusion can't make up for this book's stock of shortcomings. Caine is working off an innovative premise — paper books are contraband in her alternate reality, putting strict controls on the spread of knowledge. Drama of all sorts could spawn from there, but the author chooses to shift away from the dystopian theme and introduce threads of political intrigue, war, and romance. These never mesh and the characters feel as if they have to be dragged through the plot.
(Grade: C–) A strong start and intriguing conclusion can't make up for this book's stock of shortcomings. Caine is working off an innovative premise — paper books are contraband in her alternate reality, putting strict controls on the spread of knowledge. Drama of all sorts could spawn from there, but the author chooses to shift away from the dystopian theme and introduce threads of political intrigue, war, and romance. These never mesh and the characters feel as if they have to be dragged through the plot.(Rated on Aug 31, 2017)
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LeahBookishObsession
(Grade: C) I'm not trying to say that this is badly written, actually, it's very well written. The alternate world is very imaginative and sounded spectacular to me when I read the synopsis for it. Unfortunately, I just couldn't get into it. I think this is definitely a case of "It's not you, it's me...because this book is not lacking in 5-star reviews.
(Grade: C) I'm not trying to say that this is badly written, actually, it's very well written. The alternate world is very imaginative and sounded spectacular to me when I read the synopsis for it. Unfortunately, I just couldn't get into it. I think this is definitely a case of "It's not you, it's me...because this book is not lacking in 5-star reviews.(Rated on Dec 7, 2017)
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