The Book That Broke the World

Praise

“Lawrence makes the intertwining stories fascinating and propulsive, with enough scattered clues and shocking twists to keep the pages flying. This will keep readers up long past their bedtime.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“This is a wonderfully immersive fantasy whose meta message, about the power of books to change the world, is not to be missed.” – Library Journal

“Mark Lawrence strikes the perfect balance between intellect and heart in this second volume of his Library Trilogy.” - Grimdark Magazine

“He has managed to tell a complex story involving time travel and skewed perspectives in a way that is manageable and digestible….I can’t wait to see what he has in store for the final book in this trilogy.” – Game Vortex

“This is Lawrence at this best….absolutely brilliant book, go, read.” – SFF Reviews

Praise for The Book That Wouldn’t Burn:

“The most tightly plotted novel I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading…it’s truly magnificent.” – BookRiot

“This tale of knowledge and its cost flies by thanks to the gripping mystery and beautiful worldbuilding…Readers will be desperate for more.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Gripping, earnest, and impeccably plotted.” – Kirkus (starred review)

“A fantastic setting, a feisty heroine, and hints of a deeper mystery that calls to mind the depths of Frank Herbert’s Dune and its intertwined cultural and religious issues.” – Library Journal

“Reading Mark Lawrence’s latest novel, The Book that Wouldn’t Burn, feels like having your mind blown in slow motion.” – Grimdark Magazine