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 his friend 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…
THE SCOOP: I loved, loved, loved this book! Alternate history--check. The Alexandrian Library the only government that matters--check. Inventive details centering on books--check.
The book is clever, inventive, interesting--the characters are flawed and still likable--and the plot is twisty.
THE VERDICT: Caution! Only three of the four books in this series are out. I read the third book with growing concern that the author wouldn't be able to wrap the series up in time, only to find that there will be a fourth book.
But the three that are out are fabulous!
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