The Invisible Library by Cogman

[Jen]

Librarian tag

2 stars
This was not my sort of book and while I do like fantasy, I just found this book to be rather silly (fantasy-lite with minimal world building and lots of extras in terms of magical creatures with little depth). The premise was interesting in that the center of the story revolves around a magical library that binds a variety of alternate worlds. Irene, the main character is a professional spy/librarian who works for the library and collects important works of fiction from all the different realities.

I can see why people might find the story entertaining but the dialogue almost killed me. I came close to giving up but I persevered. The dialogue was pretty stupid and while I think the author was trying to make her main character sound cool and sassy, she just sounded vapid. This book was inside my Book Riot box and it fulfilled a few challenge items so at least there's that.

Here's a gem:

Kai looked at her with big disappointed eyes. "I would have enjoyed partnering you," he said. "Really. You would too."
"Allow me to inform you that I am an exquisite bed partner," Irene said a little stiffly. "I have travelled through hundreds of alternates and samples partners from many different cultures. If I took you to bed, you certainly wouldn't be complaining."
Kai gave her another deep stare from those drowning-dark eyes of his.

[Tracy]

Nope. Nope. Nope.

[Cora]

I have started this one before and couldn't get into it. I was going to try again for this bonus tag, but maybe I will see what else I have.

[Ladyslott]

Jen wrote: "Librarian tag

2 stars
This was not my sort of book and while I do like fantasy, I just found this book to be rather silly (fantasy-lite with minimal world building and lots of extras in terms of m..."

Oh my goodness, that dialogue! LOL!

[JoLene]

Thanks for the dialog example....I will pass on this one.

[Book Concierge]

Oh. My. Stars! That dialogue .... I'm surprised you gave it any stars at all.
Thanks for taking one for the team.

[Amy]

Just voted for this book in another group. Now I'll know to avoid it.