Ink and Bone

In this thrilling series by Rachel Caine, the surviving Great Library of Alexandria now dominates the world, controlling knowledge through advanced alchemy and strict regulations. Jess Brightwell, a young man caught between loyalty and defiance, is caught in a dangerous struggle as he navigates a world where the ownership of books is forbidden and knowledge holds immense power. When Jess accidentally commits heresy, he uncovers dark secrets about the library's priorities, setting the stage for high-stakes conflicts over knowledge and life itself.