She also gave us a solid understanding of the FAE and their chaos-filled worlds. From the opera house to the unique prison and waterways, it was both eerie and enchanting. Cogman writes vividly descriptive worlds and alternate Venice was AMAZING.We witnessed her invoke the language of the library and saw for ourselves its power. I welcomed time spent with Irene as Cogman shared the inner workings of her mind. Or is it his Aunt? Much of the book is spent with Irene as she tries to navigate a chaos-filled world. Before traveling to an alternate Venice where every day is Carnival Irene visits the world Kai is from.She must do this all while obeying the rules of the Library. Save Kai, save whole worlds and avoid war. While returning her latest retrieved book to the Library, Kai goes missing and Irene must begin her most dangerous assignment ever. Irene and Kai are warned by Silver that danger is afoot.Fast paced, with magnificent scenes the Masked City was a carnival for my soul.įive Caffeinated reasons to read Masked City today: The Invisible Library continues in the Masked City as Genevieve Cogman takes us on a dangerous assignment to save not only Kai, her assistant but also whole worlds. The Invisible Library kicked off this adventurous fantasy series is a brilliant way. While we learn a lot about the Library, and the case with the Grimm book was completed we are left with questions leaving me eager to return.The Library and portals, with a touch of magic had me eager for more and excited about the possibilities for this series.Cogman gave us villains, betrayal, book bugs, automatons and more that will feed your inner nerd. We even travel in a blimp and run for our lives to avoid shifters. The case to recover the Grimm brother’s fairy tale led us on an exciting quest across London.Did I mention a dark nemesis spoken of only in legends who emerges testing all the players? She is aided by A London detective, a member of the FAE, and another librarian who wants all the glory. (Think Sherlock and Watson) These two work well together and more often than not I found myself laughing aloud. Irene is a professional spy for the library who is quick to piece together clues and Kai is her assistant who hides a secret. The characters are well-developed and unique.Cogman’s writing has a delightful flow that slowly pulled me in and held me captive.
The stunning world building from the secret library to Irene’s quest to recover a copy of the Grimm Fairy Tales from an alternate London will have readers devouring this tale.
Fans of Fringe, Harry Potter and Doctor Who will slip into this world filled with spies, Fae, steampunk technology and mystery.įive Caffeinated reasons to grab The Invisible Library In the Invisible Library, a mysterious Library exists between multiple versions of the same world that collects books.
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