Reviews
The Library of the Dead is a USA Today Bestseller! Praise for Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments: "Witty, suspenseful, and keenly attuned to real-life socioeconomic hierarchies.... This equally entertaining and insightful sophomore outing should keep Huchu's star on the rise."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Everything rides on the shoulders of young Ropa in this post-apocalyptic, near-future Edinburgh where magic, science, and monarchy all hold equal sway. Ropa, at only 14, carries an adult's burdens and responsibility with equal parts can-do spirit, stubborn energy, and kicking herself and her friends as necessary. This twisted Edinburgh tries its best to keep her down, but she never stops."-- Library Journal , starred review "Postcatastrophe Edinburgh is full of compelling background characters, villains, and details of everyday life--and Ropa is a delight to read, even as her tumble into danger can turn into a bit of a nailbiter."-- Booklist Praise for the Edinburgh Nights series: "Alluring, shadowy Edinburgh with its hints of sophisticated academic magic will draw you in, but it's Ropa--a hard knocks ghostalker on her paranormal grind to pay the rent--who grabs hold. The moment you meet her, you'll follow wherever she goes." -- Olivie Blake, Author of The Atlas Six "I highly recommend The Library of the Dead ."--Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series "An absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked."--Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library "A fast-paced, future-set Edinburgh thriller. The Library of the Dead mixes magical mysteries with a streetwise style of writing . . . roll on the sequel."-- The Times "One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you'll see all year . . . We can't wait for the next volume."-- SFX "Contemporary fantasy, at its best, is both escapist and urgent: this does both admirably."-- The Scotsman "Expertly blending elements of Zimbabwean and Scottish culture, Huchu's occult thriller is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "What a delight. Great pacing, wonderfully creepy villains, and so much fun!"--A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name "Stupendously engaging."--Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series "There's magic and mystery in these pages, and with a protagonist like Ropa, you'll be glad you went along for the ride."-- BookRiot, Praise for T. L. Huchu: "I highly recommend The Library of the Dead ." - Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series "Alluring, shadowy Edinburgh with its hints of sophisticated academic magic will draw you in, but it's Ropa - a hard knocks ghostalker on her paranormal grind to pay the rent - who grabs hold. The moment you meet her, you'll follow wherever she goes." - Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six "A fast-paced, future-set Edinburgh thriller. The Library of the Dead mixes magical mysteries with a streetwise style of writing . . . roll on the sequel." - The Times "One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you'll see all year . . . We can't wait for the next volume." - SFX "Contemporary fantasy, at its best, is both escapist and urgent: this does both admirably." - The Scotsman "Expertly blending elements of Zimbabwean and Scottish culture, Huchu's occult thriller is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking." - Publishers Weekly , starred review "An absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked." - Genevieve Cogman "Fast-moving and entertaining." - Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series "What a delight. Great pacing, wonderfully creepy villains, and so much fun!" - A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name, The Library of the Dead is a USA Today Bestseller! Praise for Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments: "Witty, suspenseful, and keenly attuned to real-life socioeconomic hierarchies.... This equally entertaining and insightful sophomore outing should keep Huchu's star on the rise."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Everything rides on the shoulders of young Ropa in this post-apocalyptic, near-future Edinburgh where magic, science, and monarchy all hold equal sway. Ropa, at only 14, carries an adult's burdens and responsibility with equal parts can-do spirit, stubborn energy, and kicking herself and her friends as necessary. This twisted Edinburgh tries its best to keep her down, but she never stops."-- Library Journal , starred review "Postcatastrophe Edinburgh is full of compelling background characters, villains, and details of everyday life--and Ropa is a delight to read, even as her tumble into danger can turn into a bit of a nailbiter."-- Booklist Praise for the Edinburgh Nights series: "I highly recommend The Library of the Dead ."--Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series "Alluring, shadowy Edinburgh with its hints of sophisticated academic magic will draw you in, but it's Ropa - a hard knocks ghostalker on her paranormal grind to pay the rent - who grabs hold. The moment you meet her, you'll follow wherever she goes."--Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six "A fast-paced, future-set Edinburgh thriller. The Library of the Dead mixes magical mysteries with a streetwise style of writing . . . roll on the sequel."-- The Times "One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you'll see all year . . . We can't wait for the next volume."-- SFX "Contemporary fantasy, at its best, is both escapist and urgent: this does both admirably."-- The Scotsman "Expertly blending elements of Zimbabwean and Scottish culture, Huchu's occult thriller is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "An absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked."--Genevieve Cogman "Fast-moving and entertaining."--Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series "What a delight. Great pacing, wonderfully creepy villains, and so much fun!"--A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name, Praise for The Library of the Dead : "Fast-moving and entertaining." - Ben Aaronovitch "An absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked." -- Genevieve Cogman Praise for T. L. Huchu: "Fresh and moving."-- The New York Times Book Review "Huchu's literary prowess is beyond doubt, juggling and fusing humour, language, flashbacks, musical and political references to create this masterpiece."-- The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe) on The Maestro, the Magistrate and the Mathematician "A sensitive exploration of the concepts of identity, family, and home grounded in a rich, intricately detailed depiction of the immigrant experience of the global African diaspora." --Kirkus Reviews on The Maestro, the Magistrate and the Mathematician "This sharp, entertaining, and thoughtful debut is rife with sociopolitical commentary but never loses its humanity."-- Kirkus Reviews on The Hairdresser of Harare, Praise for The Library of the Dead : "Fast-moving and entertaining." - Ben Aaronovitch "An absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked." -- Genevieve Cogman "Alluring, shadowy Edinburgh with its hints of sophisticated academic magic will draw you in, but it's Ropa--a hard knocks ghostalker on her paranormal grind to pay the rent--who grabs hold. The moment you meet her, you'll follow wherever she goes." -- Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six Praise for T. L. Huchu: "Fresh and moving."-- The New York Times Book Review "Huchu's literary prowess is beyond doubt, juggling and fusing humour, language, flashbacks, musical and political references to create this masterpiece."-- The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe) on The Maestro, the Magistrate and the Mathematician "A sensitive exploration of the concepts of identity, family, and home grounded in a rich, intricately detailed depiction of the immigrant experience of the global African diaspora." --Kirkus Reviews on The Maestro, the Magistrate and the Mathematician "This sharp, entertaining, and thoughtful debut is rife with sociopolitical commentary but never loses its humanity."-- Kirkus Reviews on The Hairdresser of Harare, The Library of the Dead is a USA Today Bestseller! Praise for Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments: "Witty, suspenseful, and keenly attuned to real-life socioeconomic hierarchies, this equally entertaining and insightful sophomore outing should keep Huchu's star on the rise."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Everything rides on the shoulders of young Ropa in this post-apocalyptic, near-future Edinburgh where magic, science, and monarchy all hold equal sway. Ropa, at only 14, carries an adult's burdens and responsibility with equal parts can-do spirit, stubborn energy, and kicking herself and her friends as necessary. This twisted Edinburgh tries its best to keep her down, but she never stops."-- Library Journal , starred review "Postcatastrophe Edinburgh is full of compelling background characters, villains, and details of everyday life--and Ropa is a delight to read, even as her tumble into danger can turn into a bit of a nailbiter."-- Booklist Praise for the Edinburgh Nights series: "Alluring, shadowy Edinburgh with its hints of sophisticated academic magic will draw you in, but it's Ropa--a hard knocks ghostalker on her paranormal grind to pay the rent--who grabs hold. The moment you meet her, you'll follow wherever she goes." -- Olivie Blake, Author of The Atlas Six "I highly recommend The Library of the Dead ."--Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series "An absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked."--Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library "A fast-paced, future-set Edinburgh thriller. The Library of the Dead mixes magical mysteries with a streetwise style of writing . . . . Roll on the sequel."-- The Times "One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you'll see all year . . . We can't wait for the next volume."-- SFX "Contemporary fantasy, at its best, is both escapist and urgent: this does both admirably."-- The Scotsman "Expertly blending elements of Zimbabwean and Scottish culture, Huchu's occult thriller is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "What a delight. Great pacing, wonderfully creepy villains, and so much fun!"--A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name "Stupendously engaging."--Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series "There's magic and mystery in these pages, and with a protagonist like Ropa, you'll be glad you went along for the ride."-- BookRiot, The Library of the Dead is a USA Today Bestseller! Praise for Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments: "Witty, suspenseful, and keenly attuned to real-life socioeconomic hierarchies.... This equally entertaining and insightful sophomore outing should keep Huchu's star on the rise."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Everything rides on the shoulders of young Ropa in this post-apocalyptic, near-future Edinburgh where magic, science, and monarchy all hold equal sway. Ropa, at only 14, carries an adult's burdens and responsibility with equal parts can-do spirit, stubborn energy, and kicking herself and her friends as necessary. This twisted Edinburgh tries its best to keep her down, but she never stops."-- Library Journal , starred review Praise for the Edinburgh Nights series: "I highly recommend The Library of the Dead ."--Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series "Alluring, shadowy Edinburgh with its hints of sophisticated academic magic will draw you in, but it's Ropa - a hard knocks ghostalker on her paranormal grind to pay the rent - who grabs hold. The moment you meet her, you'll follow wherever she goes."--Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six "A fast-paced, future-set Edinburgh thriller. The Library of the Dead mixes magical mysteries with a streetwise style of writing . . . roll on the sequel."-- The Times "One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you'll see all year . . . We can't wait for the next volume."-- SFX "Contemporary fantasy, at its best, is both escapist and urgent: this does both admirably."-- The Scotsman "Expertly blending elements of Zimbabwean and Scottish culture, Huchu's occult thriller is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "An absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked."--Genevieve Cogman "Fast-moving and entertaining."--Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series "What a delight. Great pacing, wonderfully creepy villains, and so much fun!"--A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name, "Tendai's alternative Edinburgh becomes more real and more exciting with every book. An artful combination of magic, history and imagination wrapped up in an engaging story." --Ben Aaronovitch Praise for The Library of the Dead : "Fast-moving and entertaining." - Ben Aaronovitch "An absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked." -- Genevieve Cogman "Alluring, shadowy Edinburgh with its hints of sophisticated academic magic will draw you in, but it's Ropa--a hard knocks ghostalker on her paranormal grind to pay the rent--who grabs hold. The moment you meet her, you'll follow wherever she goes." -- Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six Praise for T. L. Huchu: "Fresh and moving."-- The New York Times Book Review "Huchu's literary prowess is beyond doubt, juggling and fusing humour, language, flashbacks, musical and political references to create this masterpiece."-- The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe) on The Maestro, the Magistrate and the Mathematician "A sensitive exploration of the concepts of identity, family, and home grounded in a rich, intricately detailed depiction of the immigrant experience of the global African diaspora." --Kirkus Reviews on The Maestro, the Magistrate and the Mathematician "This sharp, entertaining, and thoughtful debut is rife with sociopolitical commentary but never loses its humanity."-- Kirkus Reviews on The Hairdresser of Harare, The Library of the Dead is a USA Today Bestseller! Praise for Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments: "Witty, suspenseful, and keenly attuned to real-life socioeconomic hierarchies.... This equally entertaining and insightful sophomore outing should keep Huchu's star on the rise."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Everything rides on the shoulders of young Ropa in this post-apocalyptic, near-future Edinburgh where magic, science, and monarchy all hold equal sway. Ropa, at only 14, carries an adult's burdens and responsibility with equal parts can-do spirit, stubborn energy, and kicking herself and her friends as necessary. This twisted Edinburgh tries its best to keep her down, but she never stops."-- Library Journal , starred review "Postcatastrophe Edinburgh is full of compelling background characters, villains, and details of everyday life--and Ropa is a delight to read, even as her tumble into danger can turn into a bit of a nailbiter."-- Booklist Praise for the Edinburgh Nights series: "Alluring, shadowy Edinburgh with its hints of sophisticated academic magic will draw you in, but it's Ropa--a hard knocks ghostalker on her paranormal grind to pay the rent--who grabs hold. The moment you meet her, you'll follow wherever she goes." -- Olivie Blake, Author of The Atlas Six "I highly recommend The Library of the Dead ."--Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series "An absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked."--Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library "A fast-paced, future-set Edinburgh thriller. The Library of the Dead mixes magical mysteries with a streetwise style of writing . . . roll on the sequel."-- The Times "One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you'll see all year . . . We can't wait for the next volume."-- SFX "Contemporary fantasy, at its best, is both escapist and urgent: this does both admirably."-- The Scotsman "Expertly blending elements of Zimbabwean and Scottish culture, Huchu's occult thriller is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "What a delight. Great pacing, wonderfully creepy villains, and so much fun!"--A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name "Stupendously engaging."--Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series, The Library of the Dead is a USA Today Bestseller! Praise for Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments: "Witty, suspenseful, and keenly attuned to real-life socioeconomic hierarchies.... This equally entertaining and insightful sophomore outing should keep Huchu's star on the rise."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Everything rides on the shoulders of young Ropa in this post-apocalyptic, near-future Edinburgh where magic, science, and monarchy all hold equal sway. Ropa, at only 14, carries an adult's burdens and responsibility with equal parts can-do spirit, stubborn energy, and kicking herself and her friends as necessary. This twisted Edinburgh tries its best to keep her down, but she never stops."-- Library Journal , starred review Praise for the Edinburgh Nights series: "I highly recommend The Library of the Dead ."--Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series "Alluring, shadowy Edinburgh with its hints of sophisticated academic magic will draw you in, but it's Ropa - a hard knocks ghostalker on her paranormal grind to pay the rent - who grabs hold. The moment you meet her, you'll follow wherever she goes."--Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six "A fast-paced, future-set Edinburgh thriller. The Library of the Dead mixes magical mysteries with a streetwise style of writing . . . roll on the sequel."-- The Times "One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you'll see all year . . . We can't wait for the next volume."-- SFX "Contemporary fantasy, at its best, is both escapist and urgent: this does both admirably."-- The Scotsman "Expertly blending elements of Zimbabwean and Scottish culture, Huchu's occult thriller is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "An absolute delight . . . kept me totally hooked."--Genevieve Cogman "Fast-moving and entertaining."--Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series "What a delight. Great pacing, wonderfully creepy villains, and so much fun!"--A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name "Postcatastrophe Edinburgh is full of compelling background characters, villains, and details of everyday life--and Ropa is a delight to read, even as her tumble into danger can turn into a bit of a nailbiter."-- Booklist
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