The Archived (The Archived, #1)
by Victoria Schwab
The Archived by Victoria Schwab holds a highly rated rating of 4.02 out of 5, based on 16.6K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 327 pages.
About The Archived
Imagine a place where the dead rest on shelves like books.Each body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which they rest is the Archive.Da first brought Mackenzie Bishop here four years ago, when she was twelve years old, frightened but determined to prove herself. Now Da is dead, and Mac has grown into what he once was: a ruthless Keeper, tasked with stopping often violent Histories from waking up and getting out. Because of her job, she lies to the people she loves, and she knows fear for what it is: a useful tool for staying alive.Being a Keeper isn't just dangerous—it's a constant reminder of those Mac has lost, Da's death was hard enough, but now that her little brother is gone too, Mac starts to wonder about the boundary between living and dying, sleeping and waking. In the Archive, the dead must never be disturbed. And yet, someone is deliberately altering Histories, erasing essential chapters. Unless Mac can piece together what remains, the Archive itself may crumble and fall.In this haunting, richly imagined novel, Victoria Schwab reveals the thin lines between past and present, love and pain, trust and deceit, unbearable loss and hard-won redemption.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Victoria Schwab |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 327 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.02 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,580 |
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What genre is The Archived?
The Archived is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Archived worth reading?
Based on 16.6K reader ratings, The Archived has an average score of 4.02 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Archived?
The Archived has 327 pages.
Who wrote The Archived?
The Archived was written by Victoria Schwab. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for The Archived?
The ISBN-13 for The Archived is 9781423157310.0.
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