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* TheDragon: Hu is both a figurative dragon to Qing Song and [[OurDragonsAreDifferent a literal dragon]].
* DrawAggro: Irene's plan to help Kai and Evariste to steal the MacGuffin book is to go out on the streets of New York in as flashy a style as possible, leaning into her Jeanette Smith, Foreign Mob Boss alias as she does so.
* DrawAggro: Irene's plan to help Kai and Evariste to steal the MacGuffin book is to go out on the streets of New York in as flashy a style as possible, leaning into her Jeanette Smith, Foreign Mob Boss alias as she does so.
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* DrawAggro: Irene's plan to help EmpathyPet: Qing Song's direwolves serve as a tell for his emotional state.
* FakinMacGuffin: Kai and Evaristeto steal the MacGuffin use another Chinese book is to go out on collection as a substitute for the streets copy of New York in as flashy a style as possible, leaning into her Jeanette Smith, Foreign Mob Boss alias as she does so.''Journey to the West'' that everyone's looking for.
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* HostageForMacGuffin: The book's entire plot stems from Qing Song taking Evariste's daughter Miranda hostage to compel him to find a rare book that he needs to win
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* TheManInFrontOfTheMan: [[spoiler:Although Qing Song gives the orders, his right-hand man Hu has been manipulating him into more and more dangerous gambits in order for both of them to reach higher office.]]
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* RightHandAttackDog: Qing Song keeps a pack of six direwolves at his feet at all times, even while walking around in 1920s America.
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* TeethClenchedTeamwork: Between Kai and Evariste. Kai doesn't trust Evariste not to screw things up, and Evariste doesn't trust Kai because [[FantasticRacism Kai's a dragon]].
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* TheMafia: Many of the humans (and Fae) in this version of New York fit various American Mobster archetypes, while Irene ends up taking on the identity of a notorious LondonGangster.
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* LosingIsWorseThanDeath: The Queen of the Southern Land's competition for a high office post comes with high expectations for all parties. Since failing to qualify for the post is considered a failing of honor, [[{{Seppuku}} with all that entails]] [[MartyrdomCulture in dragon society]], failing her challenge is indeed a case where losing is worse than death.
* TheMafia: Many of the humans (and Fae) in this version of New York fit various American Mobster archetypes, while Irene ends up taking on the identity of a notorious LondonGangster. \n%%* MagicLibrarian: Irene, Evariste and the other Librarians\n%%* MagicalLibrary / GreatBigLibraryOfEverything: The Library itself\n%%* SadisticChoice: Essentially, what Kai and Irene are faced with at several points in the novel.
* TheMafia: Many of the humans (and Fae) in this version of New York fit various American Mobster archetypes, while Irene ends up taking on the identity of a notorious LondonGangster.
* {{Seppuku}}: Whoever loses the Queen's contest is expected to either kill themselves or accept exile (with most dragons [[HonorBeforeReason preferring death to exile]]). [[spoiler:When Hu's crimes come to light, Qing Song chooses ritual suicide to atone for his subordinate's actions and for taking Hu's advice. Incidentally, this means his opponent Jin Zhi [[DisqualificationInducedVictory wins by default]].]]
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Irene and Kai are sent to [[TheRoaringTwenties 1920s New York York]] on the trail of a librarian who may have compromised the neutrality of the Library by getting involved in dragon politics. Two dragons are competing to find a rare book, the reward for the winner being a high position in a dragon queen's court. The loser will have to fall on their sword - literally.
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* DimensionalTraveler: All the Librarians, dragons and fae fall into this category.
* INeedAFreakingDrink: Irene, insisting on pausing in the middle of the dramatic conclusion to drink not one, but two, brandies
* INeedAFreakingDrink: Irene, insisting on pausing in the middle of the dramatic conclusion to drink not one, but two, brandies
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* DryCrusader: Irene runs into a Prohibition march comprised of pro-Prohibition women and ends up getting dragged into the middle of it while trying to ditch a pursuer.
* DrawAggro: Irene's plan to help Kai and Evariste to steal the MacGuffin book is to go out on the streets of New York in as flashy a style as possible, leaning into her Jeanette Smith, Foreign Mob Boss alias as she does so.
* FantasticRacism: Evariste has a deep-seated distrust and dislike of dragons, though [[HostageForMacGuffin not without reason]].
* FrameUp: Hu frames Irene as notorious gangster Jeanette Smith to stop her from interfering with his and Qing Song's plans.
* HostageForMacGuffin: The book's entire plot stems from Qing Song taking Evariste's daughter Miranda hostage to compel him to find a rare book that he needs to win
* INeedAFreakingDrink: Irene, insisting on pausing in the middle of the dramatic conclusion to drink not one, but two,
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* PimpedOutDress: Irene picks up a particularly fashionable ensemble as part of her [[DrawAggro distraction gambit]].
* RansackedRoom: In a rare protagonist instance of this trope, Irene and Kai trash Evariste's room to find evidence of his actions and motives that may have compromised the Library. [[spoiler:As one might expect, they find nothing.]]
* RansackedRoom: In a rare protagonist instance of this trope, Irene and Kai trash Evariste's room to find evidence of his actions and motives that may have compromised the Library. [[spoiler:As one might expect, they find nothing.]]
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* TakingTheHeat: At the end of everything, [[spoiler:Kai claims responsibility for the entire conflict to smooth things over and to let Irene walk away unscathed by scandal.]]
* TwentiesBobHaircut: Kai gives Irene a haircut to help her blend in. Irene protests because it took her years to grow out her hair long, but she quickly comes around.
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* TwentiesBobHaircut: Kai gives Irene a haircut to help her blend in. Irene protests because it took her years to grow out her hair long, but she quickly comes around.
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A fantasy novel by Genevieve Cogman, and the sequel to ''Literature/TheBurningPage''.
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* DangerouslyGenreSavvy: Irene has become well-known for her resourcefulness with The Language, and her opponents take special measures to prevent her from being able to use it.
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''The Lost Plot'' is followed by ''The Mortal Word.''Literature/TheMortalWord.''
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* DangerouslyGenreSavvy: Irene has become well-known for her resourcefulness with The Language, and her opponents take special measures to prevent her from being able to use it.
* TheMafia: Many of the humans (and Fae) in this version of New York fit various American Mobster archetypes, while Irene ends up taking on the identity of a notorious LondonGangster.
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* SinkorSwimMentor: After several novels worrying about Kai's lack of input into planning, Irene sends him out on his own to stand on his own two feet.
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* ConflictingLoyalty: A major theme throughout, particularly for Kai, Irene and Evariste
* DangerouslyGenreSavvy: To prevent Irene from using The Language, she is given a poison that temporarily prevents her from speaking.
* DimensionalTraveler: All the Librarians, dragons and fae fall into this category
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* ConflictingLoyalty: A major theme throughout, particularly for Kai, Irene and Evariste
* DangerouslyGenreSavvy: To prevent Irene from using The Language, she is given a poison that temporarily prevents her from speaking.
Evariste.
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* SadisticChoice: Essentially, what Kai and Irene are faced with at several points in the novel
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* {{Weredragon}}: All of the dragons in the series, including Kai
* SinkorSwimMentor: After several novels worrying about Kai's lack of input into planning, Irene sends him out on his own to stand on his own two feet
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* SinkorSwimMentor: After several novels worrying about Kai's lack of input into planning, Irene sends him out on his own to stand on his own two
* TheSpeechless: To prevent Irene from using The Language, she is given a poison that temporarily prevents her from speaking.
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It's a misuse of the trope. Vale is indeed less involved with the story, but he is repeatedly referenced and appears in the final chapter. He's not a non-entity.
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* WillTheyOrWontThey?: Irene and Kai, ramped up to almost painful levels throughout the novel, and the a major source of narrative tension.
* Weredragon: All of the dragons in the series, including Kai
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* SinkorSwimMentor: After several novels worrying about Kai's lack of input into planning, Irene sets sends him out on his own to stand on his own two feet
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* INeedAFreakingDrink: Irene, insisting on pausing in the middle of the dramatic conclusion to drink not one, but two, brandies
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* SequelNon-Entity: Vale, a major character from the previous three novels, is almost entirely absent. Likewise Silver.
* SadisticChoice: Essentially, what Kai and Irene are faced with at the end of the novel
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A fantasy novel by Genevieve Cogman, and the sequel to ''Literature/TheBurningPage''.
Irene and Kai are sent to 1920s New York on the trail of a librarian who may have compromised the neutrality of the Library by getting involved in dragon politics. Two dragons are competing to find a rare book, the reward for the winner being a high position in a dragon queen's court. The loser will have to fall on their sword - literally.
With such high stakes, soon the entire world is at threat from the warring dragons. Irene and Kai have to find a way to avert the disaster, whilst dodging mobsters and a pack of wolves. Meanwhile, the case throws up uncomfortable truths about their own relationship and future as a partnership.
''The Lost Plot'' is followed by ''The Mortal Word.''
!''The Lost Plot'' contains examples of the following tropes:
* DimensionalTraveler: All the Librarians, dragons and fae fall into this category
* MagicLibrarian: Irene, Evariste and the other Librarians
* MagicalLibrary/GreatBigLibraryofEverthing: The Library itself
* WillTheyOrWontThey?: Irene and Kai, ramped up to almost painful levels throughout the novel, and the a major source of narrative tension.
Irene and Kai are sent to 1920s New York on the trail of a librarian who may have compromised the neutrality of the Library by getting involved in dragon politics. Two dragons are competing to find a rare book, the reward for the winner being a high position in a dragon queen's court. The loser will have to fall on their sword - literally.
With such high stakes, soon the entire world is at threat from the warring dragons. Irene and Kai have to find a way to avert the disaster, whilst dodging mobsters and a pack of wolves. Meanwhile, the case throws up uncomfortable truths about their own relationship and future as a partnership.
''The Lost Plot'' is followed by ''The Mortal Word.''
!''The Lost Plot'' contains examples of the following tropes:
* DimensionalTraveler: All the Librarians, dragons and fae fall into this category
* MagicLibrarian: Irene, Evariste and the other Librarians
* MagicalLibrary/GreatBigLibraryofEverthing: The Library itself
* WillTheyOrWontThey?: Irene and Kai, ramped up to almost painful levels throughout the novel, and the a major source of narrative tension.
