INK AND BONE

Author: Rachel Caine
Series: The Great Library #1
Source: Purchased from BookOutlet
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Date: July 7, 2015
Rating: 2.5/5 stars

Summary:
In an exhilarating new series, New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine rewrites history, creating a dangerous world where the Great Library of Alexandria has survived the test of time.…

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.

Jess Brightwell believes in the value of the Library, but the majority of his knowledge comes from illegal books obtained by his family, who are involved in the thriving black market. Jess has been sent to be his family’s spy, but his loyalties are tested in the final months of his training to enter the Library’s service.

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 burn…
I went into this one with zero expectations but also was anticipating something a little more exciting. I felt like there was a lot of build up but no real pay off and it was kind of, dare I say it, boring. I thought that there would be more based on the summary but the thing from the summary happens at the end and is kind of brushed off.