This concept of magical books was amazing, and I really liked how the librarians were trained that magic was something demonic- and then this blanket statement was challenged continuously throughout the book.

Each book has its own personality and spirit, and the librarians are charged with protecting the books from falling into the wrong hands or from escaping and turning into monsters of ink and leather. Not only do these books hold powerful knowledge, they are also called grimoires because they come to life if provoked. In this book, there are the Great Libraries which store and protect some of the most valuable books in the kingdom.

I adored that this book was all about librarians, books, and magic. This was a very fascinating book! I loved the creativity of it (or at least I have never read something like this!). Without the protection of the library, Elisabeth must rely on her own strength and cunning, and she begins to question everything she knows about magic- especially as she begins to form a connection with the sorcerer, Nathaniel Thorn. To clear her name, Elisabeth is sent to capital where the sorcerers can draw the truth from her. When Elisabeth’s library is robbed and one of the most powerful grimoires is awakened and transforms itself into a beast, she attempts to stop the monster, but only succeeds in becoming a suspect in the crime. The librarians are charged with protecting the kingdom from the magic that could be released with the lifelike books, called grimoires, which give sorcerers power and can transform into monsters of ink and paper, if provoked. Elisabeth has been taught that since she was a little girl growing up in the Great Libraries. It is a more powerful weapon than any sword or spell.” Unspoilery BlurbĪll sorcerers are evil. Quote: “Knowledge always has the potential to be dangerous.

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