Books like Paper and Fire (Novels of the Great Library) by Rachel Caine
Rachel Caine’s "Paper and Fire" follows the escalating struggle against the Great Library’s iron grip on information. The Library’s ruthless enforcement of its monopoly on books forces its rebels—including Jess Brightwell and his allies—to confront deadly automata, betrayal, and the looming threat of a hostile Welsh army. As the conflict expands from Alexandria to London, the protagonists must decide whether to protect their loved ones or challenge the Library’s quest for ultimate control.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Rachel Caine
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