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The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith
3.75
adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A solidly fun book but not much else to it. I think the characters were supposed to be very loveable, but I just felt like I kept being told that and didn't really get the chance to connect with them. I kept expecting a little more weight or dimension to be given to them, but I think they were just unfortunately swept up in the plotline too much to give me enough to hold onto. I appreciated the diversity of the crew and the nods to pan/bisexuality... but with one too many plot twists, I called a million pages ahead, not much description for the world-building, and a lack of character depth... I was left wanting. I don't think I will find myself going after reading the sequels. That all said, I enjoyed it while it lasted.