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The Invisible Library - Genevieve Cogman
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Librarian Irene works for, you guessed it, The Library. However, this mysterious organization exists outside of space and time. It’s goal? Send librarians out on covert missions to retrieve (i.e. steal) unique works of fiction so the library can map out and forge connections to worlds throughout the multiverse.
After returning from a failed mission and much to her dismay, Irene gets stuck with a dangerous assignment and a personal assistant, Kai. She sums their mission up nicely:
The duo travel to a “high chaos” version of London where supernatural beings are real and steam powered machinery exists in replacement of modern technology. If that’s not enough, when Irene and Kai arrive, they discover that the tome is missing from its last known location, a central part in a murder investigation and desired by multiple competing factions.
Between solving a murder, outwitting scheming coworkers, and suspicions over the mysterious Kai, Irene must ensure The Library obtains the increasingly valuable text before it’s too late, the organization’s very existence might depend on it!
Genevieve Cogman holds an MSc in Statistics and also works as a freelance author. The Invisible Library was her debut novel and there are currently five books in the series. This is a fast paced adventure story with elements of detective, horror and fantasy fiction thrown in. A lot is going on in the plot, so don’t expect much character development (that happens in later books) or romance to occur. As a librarian, I thought it amusing to read about Irene tackling outrageous situation after situation, all while keeping a cool demeanor and delivering witty one liners. It is a light hearted, funny read and I would recommend this novel for people who enjoy urban fantasy or those looking for an introduction into the fantasy genre.
Available at Oakville Public Library in print or e-book formats.