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Ruthless and supremely powerful, the Great Library is now a presence in every major city, governing the flow of knowledge to the masses. Alchemy allows the Library to deliver the content of the greatest works of history instantly, but the personal ownership of books is expressly forbidden. When his friend 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 bur.
Is Ink and Bone appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This YA dystopian fantasy contains moderate violence including book burnings and executions, as well as themes of authoritarian control and the suppression of knowledge. Some peril and character deaths occur.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the high-stakes rebellion against a corrupt government that controls all knowledge, with a diverse cast of characters risking everything for freedom.