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Set in an alternate reality where the library in Alexandria wasn't destroyed and now the Great Library controls the flow of information though books in their codex and the ownership of original books is outlawed. Jess comes from a family who illegally trades in original books. His father decides to have Jess try to join the library to be a spy for the family. Jess joins a class of library recruits, only 6 of whom will be offered positions in the library. The story was interesting but I wish more
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That was quite interesting and rather enjoyable. I must admit that once again, I didn't quite know what I was getting into. For some reason, even after reading the book description, I didn't quite understand that I was entering a dark academia world.
The book opens quite excitingly with the main protagonist, Jess Brightwell, as a child doing a 'run' for this smuggler family. Few years later, he just wasn't quite suitable for the business so got packed away to the Library. The ...more
That was quite interesting and rather enjoyable. I must admit that once again, I didn't quite know what I was getting into. For some reason, even after reading the book description, I didn't quite understand that I was entering a dark academia world.
The book opens quite excitingly with the main protagonist, Jess Brightwell, as a child doing a 'run' for this smuggler family. Few years later, he just wasn't quite suitable for the business so got packed away to the Library. The ...more
Somebody said: Harry Potter meets The Book Thief meets Fahrenheit 451. I agree, but it is very enjoyable at the same time. I love the Alexandrian Library and the whole idea of the Library's control. I like the burner and the runners, I like the characters.
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I really enjoyed reading this book. I liked the characters that Jess meets at school and the adventures that endure in the name of earning a place at the library. The world has an interesting premise, especially to someone that loves books and reading. I also liked the politics of the world that Caine created and look forward to reading the next two books in the trilogy.
Very enjoyable and clever new YA book. I really liked both the characters and the story. Will read the next in series!
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