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reviewed The Book That Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence (The Library Trilogy, #1)

Mark Lawrence: The Book That Wouldn't Burn (Hardcover, 2023, Ace) 5 stars

A boy has lived his whole life trapped within a vast library, older than empires …

Great marathon read that left me wanting more

5 stars

I really enjoyed the story of Livira and Evar, and I especially loved learning more and more about the mysterious library. I found their romance to be emotional and relatable, especially for a straight couple. Unfortunately I feel like the ending didn't quite conclude as much as it just stopped, but I presume it will be picked up again in the next book, for which I await with bated breath. The fact that this book relies heavily on time travel and that I actually LIKED it should be a huge testament to it's strength.