The Secret Chapter

The Secret Chapter by Genevieve Cogman

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


*** Possible Spoilers ***

Some fine world building coupled with a fast-moving plot make this an excellent book. It is however, part of a series - not a continued series but a series nonetheless. As a result, some things are a little confusing for a first-time reader. I will likely go back and read volume 1 just to get a better feel for the dynamics of this world - or these worlds because the author makes use of parallel worlds.

I also liked the protagonist being a librarian as I like those librarians I know and they might enjoy taking on the role of a hero.

The title isn't exactly a misnomer but perhaps a bit confusing. Yes the plot involves obtaining a book with a chapter not found in other volumes of the literary work; however, the chapter, when eventually revealed, has little if any bearing on the story.

Don't look for much in the way of character arcs. When in a series, character arcs ten to develop over several volumes, not just one. This is a good rip-roaring fantasy novel with a number of plot twists to keep things moving right along.




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