by Rachel Caine
Series: The Great Library #5
Genres: Fantasy
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With the future of the Great Library in doubt, the unforgettable characters from Ink and Bone must decide if it's worth saving in this thrilling adventure in the New York Times bestselling series.
The corrupt leadership of the Great Library has fallen. But with the Archivist plotting his return to power, and the Library under siege from outside empires and kingdoms, its future is uncertain. Jess Brightwell and his friends must come together as never before, to forge a new future for the Great Library . . . or see everything it stood for crumble.
Sword and Pen the final book in the Great Library fantasy series by Rachel Caine was one of my most anticipated and feared books of 2019. Brilliant, emotional and everything a series and should be, Caine left me with one helluva book hangover!
I have a terrible track record for avoiding the final book in YA series but after the ending of Smoke and Iron; I had no choice but to dive in. I am so glad that I did despite the tears, frustration, sweaty palms, and pacing.
Don’t you love when you become invested in the characters and story? When you cry over loss, worry about outcomes and curse villains names? If you do than the Great Library series is for you.
In this world the written word and knowledge are controlled for the greater good. Books are illegal and and smugglers profit. It’s the story of a small group of Librarians who overcoming the controlling faction to better the world. They believe knowledge and books should be shared. Along the way there will be great friendship, loves, losses, adversity, growth, and more. It’s all quite brilliant really.
We’ve regained control of the library in Sword and Pen, but the old Archivist is still plotting and world leaders are vying for their share of the pie. It was intense with betrayals, kickass moments, heroes, losses and discoveries. I laughed, wept like a baby, worried half the story about certain beloved characters and was in awe of how Caine spun this final chapter. I closed the book satisfied with the knowledge that I will revisit this series again.
For fans of the series turn off your phone, grab snacks, call in sick, and enjoy! Those of you who like to binge once a series is complete, I say to you, go forth and devour. Then come tell me what you think!
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Anne - Books of My Heart
Outstanding review! I loved it too!
Naomi Hop
My gosh girl… yes! When a series bring that emotion out of you, I feel like I’m there! I’ve had books that have made me weep too! I love this review so much, I need to get on board!
Chanzie
Ooooh I do love Rachel Caine! I am not sure if I love or not-so-much-love you for bringing this series to my radar.
i have missed your bookish insights and opinions… but that also means I never forgot you and you are back on my fav to visit blogs 😉
Nadene
Now I really need to invest in this series. Awesome review, Kim
Katherine @ I Wish I Lived in a Library
I got the first one in this series on Audible and am really excited to get started. It sounds absolutely wonderful!
Stormi Johnson
I need to restart this series, I read book one and I think book two but then I lost my way! I always do with series I am so bad! 🙂
Melissa
Now that the series is complete it’s probably time for me to start! lol
Mary Kirkland
I have’t read this author yet but she’s on my wish list.
Felicity Grace Terry
One of your most anticipated and feared books of 2019 … Wow! I’m intrigued.
Given all you say about this (to say nothing of the fact that I too have cried ,worried and cursed over books before now) this is definitely a series I should invest it.
sherry fundin
wow. fabulous review, now i gotta read the series. lol
Debbie S Haupt
Binge reader here 🙂 and how could anyone not want to read this series after that send off Kim, FAB review!!! Your review gets 5stars 🙂
kindlemom1
Yes yes YES! I adored this as well Kim. So darn good and really did end so well and realistically for the series as we whole. I am so glad you loved it as well!
Nick @ The Infinite Limits of Love
That is so exciting to hear this series ended on such a strong note, Kim! My friends have been trying to get me to read this series since the first book released, so I need to finally get to it. Maybe, I will binge-read it if it’s available on overdrive.
Fran @ Fran's Corner
Well, books by Rachel Caine speak for themselves, however, the title is what caught my interest, and libraries are involved? I’m definitely in!! This is going onto my wishlist stat! Thanks for sharing this!