Books, libraries, magic, and travel to alternative realities are all a part of this wonderful series by Cogman. It is all of my favorite things wrapped up together including interesting characters, smart dialogue and some twisty plot lines! So fun!

Irene works for The Invisible Library, an organization that collects and retains important books from all the different realities. Recently she and her assistant Kai were sent to an alternative London to find and retrieve a particular book. However, once they arrived they found that the book had already been taken and that their contact  from the Invisible Library in that reality had been brutally murdered. Facing danger from many factions within this alternative reality who all want the book and conflicting information and support from the Invisible Library itself, Irene and Kai must find a way to retrieve the book while avoiding the chaos infection that is currently running rampant in that reality. Just that would be enough, but Irene also suspects that Kai is hiding something, too, and Irene is not sure who she can trust any more.

Cogman has created a magical universe and some very interesting characters. This is book one of eight, and I am anticipating some great reading in the near future!

Brenda’s Rating: **** (4 Out of 5 Stars)

Recommend this book to: Marian and Lauren

Book Study Worthy? yes

Read in e-library format.