In the first book in a brilliant new fantasy series, books that aren't finished by their authors reside in the Library of the Unwritten in Hell, and it is up to the Librarian to track down any restless characters who emerge from those unfinished stories.
Many years ago, Claire was named Head Librarian of the Unwritten Wing-- a neutral space in Hell where all the stories unfinished by their authors reside. Her job consists mainly of repairing and organizing books, but also of keeping an eye on restless stories that risk materializing as characters and escaping the library. When a Hero escapes from his book and goes in search of his author, Claire must track and capture him with the help of former muse and current assistant Brevity and nervous demon courier Leto.
But what should have been a simple retrieval goes horrifyingly wrong when the terrifyingly angelic Ramiel attacks them, convinced that they hold the Devil's Bible. The text of the Devil's Bible is a powerful weapon in the power struggle between Heaven and Hell, so it falls to the librarians to find a book with the power to reshape the boundaries between Heaven, Hell….and Earth.
Did I just read my favorite book of 2020? Very possible! This was absolutely magical in all the ways that I love. And haunting in all the ways that I love. And it's going to hold a very special place in my heart for years to come, that's for damn sure.
I loved Claire - just everything about her was wonderful to me. And Brevity was amazing! And Leto, and fuck it, everyone! Every one of these characters was exceptional. Every world and setting was right up my alley.
I have found (after reading 3) my favorite thing in books - books within books/libraries within books. It clearly can do no wrong in my eyes. I cannot wait to read the next one!
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