Analogously one can say that e-readers exist before the printing press did, except that in this world the e-readers are powered by a special group of Librarians that employ alchemical magic. Their mantra being “Knowledge is all” literally means that nothing is above the preservation of knowledge, and their concept of preserving knowledge is not merely saving books but controlling it to the extent that personal ownership of physical books is forbidden. This is alternate historical fantasy fiction where the Library of Alexandria survived and became a worldwide presence of pre-eminent political will and power. And now that I’ve read Ink and Bone, I’m feeling the loss even more keenly as this was such an excellent read that was a boon to the YA genre as far as I’m concerned.
To my dismay, even before I embarked into one of her books, the author passed away last Nov. I’ve not read Rachel Caine’s before and this was brought to my attention by my co-blogger, Celeste, when we’re discussing about books about books/libraries. Ink and Bone is a fantastic entry in The Great Library series that enthralled me right from the very beginning and didn’t let go. Published: July 2015 by Berkley Books (US) and Allison & Busby (UK) When he inadvertently commits heresy by creating a device that could change the world, Jess discovers that those who control the Great Library believe that knowledge is more valuable than any human life - and soon both heretics and books will burn.Genre: Young adult, alternate history, historical fantasy, fantasy Jess has been sent to be his family's spy, but his loyalties are tested in the final months of his training to enter the library's service. Jess Brightwell believes in the value of the library, but the majority of his knowledge comes from illegal books obtained by his family, who are involved in the thriving black market. Alchemy allows the library to deliver the content of the greatest works of history instantly - but the personal ownership of books is expressly forbidden.
Ruthless and supremely powerful, the Great Library is now a presence in every major city, governing the flow of knowledge to the masses. In an exhilarating new series, New York Times best-selling author Rachel Caine rewrites history, creating a dangerous world where the Great Library of Alexandria has survived the test of time.
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