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Paper and Fire

Rachel Caine
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Paper and Fire

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

Book Brief

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Rachel Caine

Paper and Fire

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

354

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • Alternate Future

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL740L

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Super Short Summary

Paper and Fire by Rachel Caine follows Jess Brightwell as he navigates a world where the Great Library controls knowledge. Jess and his friends uncover secrets and face dangers within the Library's power dynamics, striving to protect access to information. Their journey challenges authority and explores themes of freedom and censorship.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Adventurous

Dark

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

16,604 ratings

78%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Paper and Fire by Rachel Caine captivates with its imaginative world-building and thrilling pace. Readers appreciate the complex characters and intricate plot twists. However, some find the narrative occasionally overwhelming, with an abundance of subplots. Overall, the book delivers an engaging continuation of the series that leaves fans eager for more.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Paper and Fire?

Readers who enjoyed Harry Potter or The Hunger Games will likely be drawn to Paper and Fire by Rachel Caine. Ideal for those who relish fast-paced, dystopian worlds where knowledge and rebellion intertwine, it captivates with its blend of magic, intrigue, and a fight against an oppressive regime.

4.2

16,604 ratings

78%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

354

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • Alternate Future

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL740L

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