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- Content warnings: Death, Murder, Suicide, Child abuse, Violence, Poverty, Grief, Racism/bigotry
The Library of the Dead
by T.L. Huchu
Book 1 in Edinburgh Nights
Keep it for readers who want a fresh urban fantasy voice, ghost work, and magical Edinburgh without expecting a romance arc to carry the story.
goodreads 3.76/5 13,589 ratings
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Is this story right for you?
A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length336 pages
Series statusCompleted series · 5 books
Spice0/5
PacingMedium
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- None
- Intellectual satisfaction
- Adrenaline rush
- Perspective shift
- Growth-focused
Fantasy promise
- Urban fantasy
- Big city / metropolis
- Ghosts
- Library
- Dystopian
- Spirits
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- Underground / underworld
- Low fantasy / secret magic
Reading experience
- First person
- Medium
- Eerie
- Witty
- Moderate
- Survivor
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- Black MC
- Mysterious
- Atmospheric
- Protector
- Working class
- Adventurous
- Fast-paced
- Outcast/loner
- Dark
- Character-driven
- Necromancer / death magic user
- Immersive
- Forbidden knowledge
- Underground rebellion
- Page turner
- Slow start explosive finish
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Book details
- Length
- 336 pages
- Publisher
- Tor Books
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book