"The only real escape from hell is to conquer it."
 
After their familes die, Carolyn and her neighbours are taken in by the man they call Father. They've been raised according to his customs, studied books in his Library, and learned some of his secrets. Sometimes they think he may be God himself. Now he is missing, and the Library that holds his secrets is unguarded, along with the control over creation. Carolyn must prepare for battle as powerful competitors fight to become the new God.
 
My thoughts are all over the place with this one, I don't even know where to begin! This was such a bizarre book that took a long time to understand and piece together, however it sucked me right in from the beginning. 
 
Several characters were introduced from the get go. They were referred to as "librarians" and Father deligated an area of study to each one of them as their specialty that they were not allowed to discuss with one another. One studied languages, another animals, war, the underworld/death, etc. Father would test/punish them in order to master their studies. When Father went missing, all hell broke loose as the world slowly deteriorated. It was interesting to read about the way everyone reacted to the world crumbling.
 
This book was action packed with one thing after another constantly happening. The way the librarians could manipulate people to do what they want was intriguing. Also, there was a lot of bloodshed which is always a bonus in my books 💁🏾‍♀️
 
I don't know what else to say as I'm still trying to wrap my head around it a few weeks later and there is so much more to it. It was a complicated, yet compelling story. A fantastical horror that will suck you right in from the first chapter!