The Archive of the Forgotten by A.J. Hackwith is the second book in the Hell’s Library series.
As Claire and Brevity adjust to their new roles within the library a new threat from within could destroy those who depend on it.
After being almost destroyed and losing hundreds of books to a fire, the Library of the Unwritten and its caretakers are trying to deal with the trauma and heal but tensions are high and so many stories were lost.
In the Arcane wing, a mysterious pool of ink appears and Claire and Brevity are at odds at what to do with the dangerous substance. Will they be able to put aside their differences before it is too late?
A Library in hell, a stubborn librarian, a fallen Angel, a muse and a hero… really, how could I not like this series. This second book introduces a bigger arching plot only hinted at in the first book that feels sort of like a coming end game.
I did have mixed feelings about having more points of view in the second installment because I felt like I missed Claire’s voice and wasn’t as invested in Brevity’s. I understand why we need it to propel the story but I just wanted more from Claire and not broken Claire, determined, stubborn Claire.
I also missed the feel of “the chase” from the first book. There wasn’t much of that feeling of urgency here and I wanted to see Claire back on the case.
Even so, there was still a lot to like about this one, Hero and Rami’s budding relationship to name one. Overall, I enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see where the next one goes.
That’s ask for now!
-M-
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