2.25/5 stars! The title of this book pulled me in and I was hoping to get something along the lines of Pagemaster or Sorcery of Thorns. Unfortunately, the book that is promoted as YA sci-fi, the story was all over the place and it had Inception-levels of intricacies that were far too complex to keep track of. Hardcore sci-fi fans may be able to get through this better than I did.

The Library of Broken Worlds by Alaya Dawn Johnson is a thought-provoking and imaginative sci-fi novel that takes readers on a journey through a world where the lines between science, memory, and emotion blur. The story follows a young woman named Zara, who works in a library that stores the fragmented memories of those who’ve suffered trauma. As Zara navigates her own complicated past and uncovers hidden truths, she must confront difficult questions about identity, love, and the consequences of the past.

What I loved most about this book was its unique concept and world-building. The idea of a library that holds broken memories is fascinating, and the way it’s explored through Zara’s journey is both emotional and intellectually engaging. The characters are well-developed, and Zara’s growth throughout the story is touching. The book blends elements of science fiction with deeply human themes, making it resonate on a personal level.

Alaya Dawn Johnson’s writing is lush and immersive, drawing you into a world full of complexity and wonder. The themes of memory, loss, and healing are handled with depth and nuance, making this a compelling read for fans of thought-provoking speculative fiction. If you enjoy books that challenge the boundaries of reality while exploring emotional depth, The Library of Broken Worlds is a captivating choice.

Enjoyed it so much that I suggested it should become a buy one get one half price title in the bookstore...and it worked!

On the surface, this book ticks all of the boxes of things I love. However, the execution suffered at points and was in places, confusing. An enjoyable read, nevertheless with some great potential

I... don't exactly know how to write this review. I think the lesson I've learned here is not to be sucked in by a pretty cover - because oh my goodness is this cover beautiful, but the story disappointed me. It was very confusing, with a unique style of narration that might suit other readers but did not work for me. Because I found it so baffling, I couldn't bring myself to really care about the book or become invested in the story - it was really hard to follow who the characters were, they all felt very similar, and so I ended up just not caring. I couldn't actually tell you what happened in this book, because I could not wrap my head around what was happening. I think there's some really great ideas going on here, but the execution just did not work for me sadly.

There's plenty of potential, there's the world of secret libray and complex ya fantasy.
It's not a perfect book but I enjoyed this story
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This book was, for me, a disappointing read. I struggled to get into it and follow the plot. I had tonre-read bits to check what I'd read and I found that I didn't really have any feelings about the main characters. It's a shame as i thought the idea and the blurb were brilliant.

This book is a bit odd, and although I quite liked the idea, I wasn't blown away by the execution. The characters were difficult to connect with, and I really had to concentrate to follow what was happening. Not a book for me!

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

"I feared our gods every bit as much as I loved them. Through their potential for destruction, they have earned our worship"

I am on the fence with this book. I saw someone mention this as a "high sci fi" and I couldn't agree more. I think however it lacked a lot of explanation for some things and even through finishing the book I did not understand how the world was laid out nor how the politics exactly worked

Despite this I did really enjoy the actual story and the narration was unique and engaging. I'd be interested to read more into the entire world with a little bit more information about everything especially in regards to the gods. The characters I loved, Frieda being our main character and then the side characters such as Joshua, Nadi, and Nergui. Ignoring the stupidly long chapters, I enjoyed how the story was told as a story so to speak - you'll have to read it to find out why :p

I ended up really enjoying The Library of Broken Worlds.
I did struggle at the beginning as it was a bit confusing but once I started to understand it more, I started to really enjoy it.

Freida was a great main character and I found them really likeable.
I also really loved how this book was a blend of fantasy and sci-fi!
We really need more books like that!

I highly recommend this book!
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really do not want to leave negative reviews but this one just lost me with the first page. The dialogue between the god and the protagonist does not even flow smoothly. I am sorry, but this is just not my kind of books.