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The Secret Library #2
Call of Kuyr
The multiverse is changing... What would you do if worlds depended on you?
Sometimes you see a book, hear it call, pick it up, open it up, and read. Sometimes there is menace inside.
Alex, Lilly, and Hank are back and are journeying once more into the worlds within the pages. But when the gods walk the earth, and reality is on a knife's edge, what can one human do to stop a world from tearing apart?
Now Alex must summon all the power she can muster or it won't just mean the end for her, it could mean the end of everything.
Step inside the most magnificent library that ever there was and defend the multiverse from the power of the void.
Sometimes you see a book, hear it call, pick it up, open it up, and read. Sometimes there is menace inside.
Alex, Lilly, and Hank are back and are journeying once more into the worlds within the pages. But when the gods walk the earth, and reality is on a knife's edge, what can one human do to stop a world from tearing apart?
Now Alex must summon all the power she can muster or it won't just mean the end for her, it could mean the end of everything.
Step inside the most magnificent library that ever there was and defend the multiverse from the power of the void.
211 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2019
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September 9, 2019
An excellent follow up to the first secret library book. Can't wait to find out what happens next!
August 10, 2019
This book did not disappoint! In it, we follow Alex and Lily on another grand adventure as they attempt to save damaged books from extinction. New characters are met and battles are fought. If you loved the first book, A New Keeper, you are going to love this one! I can't wait to see how certain mysteries unfold in the next book!
July 11, 2023
So here we are in book two: Alex and Lily are back in action trying to save the world and this time they have help from an interesting new character named Trist. Why is it that even though Alex seems to be the sensible one of the trio she never listens to her gut? The Librarian even told her to and nope... I will admit I still like Alex better than Lily, Darcy, or Trist. Speaking of Darcy, he disappears at the beginning of the book and doesn't show back up until the end. I am looking forward to THAT being explained in the next book. I'll admit that this book wasn't as good as the first. Alex and Lily spent all their time in the world not doing anything even though the author played it like they were trying to produce a plan. Lily was crushing on Trist and was not any help at all. All the action happened at the end of the book so by the end I was left feeling disappointed. Sure, we got to meet characters like Elthred, his daughter Mary, and Martin, but really, they were background characters. Yes, each had their part to play in the respective book, but I didn't really care about any of them at all. Toward the end the amount of time Alex spent worried about Mary irritated me because she was blinded to her true purpose. It was to save the WORLD, not focus on one person. This was the reason she missed crucial information at the end of the book and why she's now stuck cleaning up a bigger mess than before. I do want to see how she does that, so I'll read the next book of course. Although I struggled with this book, I would still recommend it to adult and teen readers alike because the idea of a secret library is still the coolest thing ever. This is a nice, fast, and easy to read book in between some of the more daunting books that might plague your shelf. I found that you don't have to think too much when reading these books, it is enough to just enjoy the adventure even if the characters irritate you like no tomorrow sometimes so be forewarned about that!
February 15, 2025
"The Call of Kuyr" is a bold and imaginative sequel that expands the scope of its multiverse with gusto. In this second installment, J.C. Gilbert ramps up the stakes as Alex, Lilly, and Hank find themselves plunging deeper into the mysterious worlds hidden within the pages of an otherworldly library. Now, as gods walk the earth and reality teeters on the edge, the fate of countless worlds rests on Alex’s ability to summon power she never knew she had.
Gilbert’s world-building is both expansive and immersive. The concept of a magnificent library that serves as a portal to myriad realms is delightfully original, and the intricate interplay between myth, magic, and cosmic peril is a treat for fans of genre-blending fantasy. The characters continue to develop, with Alex’s internal struggle and burgeoning strength serving as the emotional core of the narrative, even as the external threats grow ever more dire.
The pacing is generally brisk, propelling through perilous adventures and high-stakes confrontations. At times, however, the ambitious layering of multiple mythic elements and interwoven plotlines can feel a bit overstuffed, slightly detracting from the emotional resonance of the characters' journeys. Nevertheless, these minor imperfections are easily forgiven by the sheer inventiveness and energy that permeates the book.
Overall, "The Call of Kuyr" is a thrilling, imaginative ride that successfully builds on the foundation of its predecessor while charting new, exciting territory. With its high-concept premise, engaging characters, and a narrative that balances wonder with impending doom, this is a must-read for anyone eager to explore the limitless possibilities of a truly expansive multiverse.
Gilbert’s world-building is both expansive and immersive. The concept of a magnificent library that serves as a portal to myriad realms is delightfully original, and the intricate interplay between myth, magic, and cosmic peril is a treat for fans of genre-blending fantasy. The characters continue to develop, with Alex’s internal struggle and burgeoning strength serving as the emotional core of the narrative, even as the external threats grow ever more dire.
The pacing is generally brisk, propelling through perilous adventures and high-stakes confrontations. At times, however, the ambitious layering of multiple mythic elements and interwoven plotlines can feel a bit overstuffed, slightly detracting from the emotional resonance of the characters' journeys. Nevertheless, these minor imperfections are easily forgiven by the sheer inventiveness and energy that permeates the book.
Overall, "The Call of Kuyr" is a thrilling, imaginative ride that successfully builds on the foundation of its predecessor while charting new, exciting territory. With its high-concept premise, engaging characters, and a narrative that balances wonder with impending doom, this is a must-read for anyone eager to explore the limitless possibilities of a truly expansive multiverse.
September 5, 2019
What a great adventure! I had so much fun reading this book. This book was more focused on Alex and Lilly. Alex seemed to have a lot more control over her anxiety so her hedgehog friend Hank (her anxiety) didn’t make as many appearances. Darcy seemed to be doing his own thing this book as well but the ending left a lot to be desired to learn what that entailed!
After the last book, some of the worlds were becoming unstable. Alex and Lilly were doing everything they could to help stabilize the worlds without creating more chaos. Unfortunately, that’s not how everything worked out. Per the usual, there’s trouble wherever they go and they do a great job of tackling everything thrown their way. The twists and turns involved in this book made sure I couldn’t put the book down. Can’t wait to find out where the story goes in the next book!
After the last book, some of the worlds were becoming unstable. Alex and Lilly were doing everything they could to help stabilize the worlds without creating more chaos. Unfortunately, that’s not how everything worked out. Per the usual, there’s trouble wherever they go and they do a great job of tackling everything thrown their way. The twists and turns involved in this book made sure I couldn’t put the book down. Can’t wait to find out where the story goes in the next book!
September 4, 2019
Another great read! The reader was immediately thrown into the world of The Library and swept off their feet in adventure. I occasionally got a little lost, typically when I was just starting to read for the day or hour. While I love the characters and Doctor Who-like storyline, it’s the little scenes where the author’s personality shines through that really made the book for me. Quips like this gem: “the TV had turned to reruns of that crime scene drama. You know the one. With the crimes and the investigations. There is only one, right?”
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
October 30, 2019
The second book is a new breath to the series. The first book we saw Alex struggle with her anxiety and now she as gained her control over it. This help the story to move more fluently and is more fast paced.
In this book we will see Alex and Lily fight to save a world from destruction. Two clan are fighting and the magic they are using are destroying their world. There is also a destructive power to be reckon with. And I am not forgetting to talk about Trist, a mysterious character who seems to be out of place and doesn't talk much about himself.
It was nice, I like it. It's a good book and well written.
In this book we will see Alex and Lily fight to save a world from destruction. Two clan are fighting and the magic they are using are destroying their world. There is also a destructive power to be reckon with. And I am not forgetting to talk about Trist, a mysterious character who seems to be out of place and doesn't talk much about himself.
It was nice, I like it. It's a good book and well written.
September 28, 2019
I struggled a little with this book. It didn't grab my attention as well as the first book and I had to keep leaving it to read another before attempting to get back into it. I can't pinpoint exactly why, as it has a lot of action and things happening - must have been my frame of mind!
The story itself is interesting and I genuinely want to know what happens. I have lots of questions after finishing, like, what is going on with Alex's mother at the museum? Is it significant? What happened to Darcy? Who is Trist? Guess I'll have to continue reading to find out!
The story itself is interesting and I genuinely want to know what happens. I have lots of questions after finishing, like, what is going on with Alex's mother at the museum? Is it significant? What happened to Darcy? Who is Trist? Guess I'll have to continue reading to find out!
April 23, 2026
I’m downgrading this one due to the horrible editing (my biggest peeve with self-published books) in the last several chapters that included multiple instances of the author mixing up characters (for example, calling Bob “Stanley” and vice versa). It was confusing and I had to reread some passages to ascertain that it was really this person doing something or in a certain spot, not the one mentioned.
July 26, 2020
Enjoyable but confusing
This book was a fun read, it became confusing when switching back and forth from at home, in The Library, in the book. I love the characters and their personalities. I think I even like the story line...Iguess we will see.
This book was a fun read, it became confusing when switching back and forth from at home, in The Library, in the book. I love the characters and their personalities. I think I even like the story line...Iguess we will see.
October 28, 2020
World endings
It seems that Alex has gotten herself into more than she bargained for with this new job as Keeper of The Library, but it also seems that she's growing and learning how to control herself better. Good character development and plot twists abound.
It seems that Alex has gotten herself into more than she bargained for with this new job as Keeper of The Library, but it also seems that she's growing and learning how to control herself better. Good character development and plot twists abound.
March 5, 2021
Adventure
The Library is a fast adventure read ,you cannot stop turning the pages. Terrific characters that you want to spend time with and a library you don't want leave. I completely enjoyed this read.
The Library is a fast adventure read ,you cannot stop turning the pages. Terrific characters that you want to spend time with and a library you don't want leave. I completely enjoyed this read.
June 6, 2020
Okay.
There were quite a typos which were annoying and distracting to read. The story was interesting. Will read the next book to see what happens.
There were quite a typos which were annoying and distracting to read. The story was interesting. Will read the next book to see what happens.
August 17, 2020
Wow
Giant gorilla, snake, flames, fighting to save a world. A tricky situation to survive but it happens. Lost is found
Giant gorilla, snake, flames, fighting to save a world. A tricky situation to survive but it happens. Lost is found
June 2, 2020
Great book
I really liked this, some errors in the book with names that threw me off a couple of times. But so far enjoying the series!
I really liked this, some errors in the book with names that threw me off a couple of times. But so far enjoying the series!
September 4, 2019
I was really hoping to enjoy this book because the premise is very interesting, a secret library that connects the keeper to every world in the universe. A portal fantasy in part. The problem comes in the execution of the story. There are many grammar mistakes and portions that are completely mixed up, wrong character names are used, etc. It makes for difficult reading. Also it jumps around too much to make a consistent story you can easily follow and I don't really like the main character or her friend, they are written a bit immature and annoying so you don't really find yourself connected or invested in them. With some work on editing and improving the content, it could be a better book and one I could recommend to my friends and fellow readers.
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