Section 1: Urban Fantasy Books Similar to The Invisible Library As I read The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman, I was reminded of the voice and story flow of Daniel O'Malley's The Rook. Both stories are about clandestine organizations, include supernatural beings, and both have that element of mystery and spy craft. I would not have previously linked the two, but it works! Section 2: Most Powerful Themes Represented in The Invisible Library Within The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman, the main character, Irene, constantly faces the moral question of how far she will go to do her duty for the Library. On a grander scale, this brings in the theme of choice vs. free will. She's bound to the Library by magic, so how much free will does she have? At the same time, until recent events, she's never had a reason to question or suspect the Library of malicious intent. Now she must wrestle with the question of what is really going on because clearly, it's more than just saving books. You can also support your local library and rent this and other Urban Fantasy stories through the Libby app Section 3: What I Did Not like about The Invisible Library If I had to pick something I didn't like about The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman, I would say the strange moments of flirtation/sexual attraction. They felt out of place in the book and somewhat forced. Within the genre, flirting and sex are normal/somewhat expected elements, so perhaps the author felt inclined to include them. I think they could have been woven in better or cut out completely. Section 4: Who Will Love and Hate The Invisible Library Any bibliophile fan of mystery, Steampunk elements, magic, and multi-dimensional travel will surely be enthralled by The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman. Readers who prefer grittier, modern urban fantasy within our own world may not take as much of a shine to the book. Section 5: L. Rigdon’s star rating of The Invisible Library I give The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman 4 out of 5 stars. The story moves well, Cogman's characters have great depth and appeal, and the mysterious plot of this other-dimensional library draws you in right away. I do feel that the author may have telegraphed her big reveals a smidge, but there were still enough twists and turns to keep me engaged. I highly recommend this book, and I'm excited to read others in the series.
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