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A review by blewballoon
Silence in the Library by Katharine Schellman
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I absolutely loved the first Lily Adler mystery and I loved this sequel just as much, if not more. I find Lily very easy to relate to, and I love how competent yet compassionate she is. This book handles some more sensitive subjects with grace and respect, I teared up a few times. I missed some of the characters from the last book, but I was happy to see the ones that did return and to meet new characters that helped solve the case. I was able to puzzle out the mystery fairly early, but that didn't diminish my enjoyment at all. I thought my theory was a bit of a long shot and I was happy to be right. I've been listening to this series on audiobook, and the narrator is an excellent choice for the material.
Moderate: Death, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Ableism, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Alcohol, and Classism