Blog Tour – The Untold Story by Genevieve Cogman
The Untold Story by Genevieve Cogman (The Invisible Library #8)
Fantasy | Adult | 387 pages
Published on 9th December 2021 by Pan
Synopsis
Librarian Spy Irene is heading into danger. Not for the first time, but could this be her last? She’s tasked with a terrifyingly dangerous solo mission to eliminate an old enemy, which must be kept secret at all costs. But even more troubling news emerges. Multiple worlds are disappearing – and the Library may have something to do with it.
Determined to uncover the truth behind the vanished worlds, Irene and her friends must descend into the unplumbed depths of the Library. And what they find will change everything they know. This may be Irene’s most dangerous assignment of her hazardous career.
My rating:
Review
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I am not ready for the finale of this series, I love Irene and Kai and Vale so much. The Untold Story dives right in on the back of the revelations from The Dark Archive and delves into why the library has moved more from sneaking and thievery to politicking its way through the worlds.
Personally, I love a bit of thievery but I have really enjoyed reading about the politics! Having said that though, I really love the challenges that come to library and Irene on why the library is getting involved and it really makes perfect sense within the universe.
There are two main storylines tied up here, and both felt like I could happily have had more time on them, which is always good from a series. That said, the first didn’t feel rushed but that it didn’t necessarily have the weight and impact that I thought it would. The second I just could easily have had a whole book on the impacts haha! I’m not sure it would sell as well though 😉 I just want to spend more time in this world.
Irene really manages to deal so well with everything that happens in this book, especially while learning some things that shake everything she believes in. I also loved Kai trying to balance his priorities but also really stating where he stands, that was so lovely. For a finale, I felt that the characters still had room to develop and learn from each other.
All this said, this is apparently NOT completely the end. It ties up what has happened so far, but is left open to future books after Genevieve has taken a break to write other things. I definitely hope she decides to return to the invisible library and Irene!
4.5 stars.
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