Shadows of Ivory

This is a book you shouldn't judge for it's cover. I mean, it's gorgeous, but it gives you the idea that the setting is quite grimdark; however, it's adventurous and light.
This book was a great surprise, and I enjoyed every part of it. At the beginning I felt like nothing was really happening, but the writing was so compelling I couldn't stop reading. It clearly is the first book of a series, and I have high hopes for the next books!

Acceptable but not satisfying. There's nothing particularly negative to say about the story but nothing that really makes me want to keep reading. DNF @ 67%

Such a good book. A fantasy twist of Indiana Jones, Lara Croft and The Mummy, as in adventurous archaeologists and treasure hunters and librarians making discoveries and trying to save the world.

Impeccable world building, paired with some great archeological and treasure hunting episodes; as somebody who studied art history these moments were some of my favourite to read.
and I just loved the characters! Eska and Manon are polar opposites but i just loved them equally. Also Perrin, Luca, Keleut and Albus were characters I particularly loved too.

The plot itself is great mix of adventure, mystery and political scheming.

The book was co-authored but the writing didn't suffer from it at all, it's was really well written and flowed perfectly. I love the little interludes that ranged from scientific reports to letters to newspaper articles, they really added to the world building in a very organic manner.

The ending, especially the future of three characters, makes me really anticipate the sequel to this wonderful book.