The Invisible Library

The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman, 341 pages

Irene is a Librarian for the Invisible Library, a huge collection of books that tie together and stabilize alternate worlds. Fresh off a harrowing mission, Irene is given a new apprentice, Kai, and tossed back into the field to retrieve a specific copy of a collection of fairy tales. Upon entering the new alternate world — a steampunky Victorian-era London, complete with annoyingly elaborate dresses and a Sherlockian detective — Irene realizes that this simple mission is a lot more dangerous than it seems, as is Kai. Soon she's solving the murder of a vampire and fending off fae, werewolves, and rogue Librarians.

I've read this book before, and it holds up on a second reading. This is such a fun adventure, in a world so fully realized and fun, with fantastic characters. Ah, I love this book (and the series it kicks off). I can't wait to hear what the Orcs & Aliens have to say about it in April!