Thank you Netgalley and William Morrow for an eARC in return for an honest review!!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. We follow Magda who is a member of a secret society called The Society of Unknowable Objects.
This society was established by 4 men who vowed to find and protect these objects. After a member pass, the torch is handed to another trusted member of their family in order to keep the Societ going.

These objects look like everyday items but they contain magic!! The Society hasn't came across an object in many years. One call from Hong Kong changes that; a man claims he has an object. It' a domino effect from there!

We follow a ragtag group of people as they try to find and secure new objects. They must come together and stay vigilant in order to live. But can they trust one another?

All the stars!! I loved Ths Book of Doors by this author. I would highly recommend reading it first. The mystery, the found family, all if it. Chef's kiss! Oh and the ending, fantastic. There should for sure be a book 3!!

First, thank you to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this novel! I am happy to announce that Gareth Brown has officially turned himself into an auto-buy author for me. While I agree with his evaluation in the acknowledgements that this novel is less-complex than The Book of Doors, I still thoroughly enjoyed it. There was a point or two where I became frustrated with the timing of the reveals (in other words, EXPLAIN what's happening faster), I will say that the timing and the slower pace is what kept me reading. Easy to follow and incredibly engaging, so I cannot recommend this story enough. There is also an easter egg from his first book, so if you're just picking this one up, I'd highly recommend reading The Book of Doors first. Brown's world building remains realistic while also expanding on our creativity with explorations of what magic can do. Henry was by far my favorite character and I found myself very attracted to her quiet cynicism but ultimate dedication to doing the right thing by Frank, Magda, and the magic with which they were entrusted. This genre is one of my favorites, and Brown writes it so well... cannot wait to see what he publishes next! Easiest five stars so far this year.

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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance reader's copy of the book. I was really excited to read this. However I didn't think it was quite as good as the author's previous book. This is well written and the story is quite intriguing. The characters are also well written, and I do like that we got the story from multiple points of view. I don't know, I struggled a little bit to keep reading this one, but maybe that could be because I'm not in the right mood for this kind of book. It's a solid second book, and if I interpreted that little bit at the end for what it might be, then it's definitely not the last. 3.5 stars.

Thank you @NetGalley and @harpercollins for the digital ARC!

After loving the author’s previous novel, The Book of Doors I was exited to receive an ARC of his upcoming book, THE SOCIETY OF UNKNOWABLE OBJECTS.

For decades members of the Society of Unknowable Objects have kept an eye out for magical items that possess unknown powers. When a new object has caught their attention, Magda Sparks is sent to investigate it. With that a chain of reaction is set in motion between the members of society who try to keep the items safe and hidden and people who want the objects for themselves.

I found the concept of the story quite interesting however the execution fell a little bit short. It got very repetitive and pacing was off so oftentimes I found myself losing interest. And yet the magical objects kept me wanting to see it through and their powers were really fun. Even though there were times where it felt like I was reading Marvel comic.

Still, if you’ve read any enjoy magical realism you might this entertaining enough.

As someone who doesn’t love series, but being in the same universe as a book I love, this was perfect! You don’t have to read The Book of Doors first to dive into the Society of Unknowable Objects, though you should still read both titles. Both contain books, immersive world building, wonderful characters you’d love to hang out with, and magic. Magda was a fun new lead character and I really can’t share anything else without spoilers. Such a fun read and I didn’t want it to end. I look forward to more titles from Gareth Brown!

3.5 stars
The Book of Doors made my top 10 list last year so I was super excited to read The Society of Unknowable Objects. At first, I was waiting for the recurring/connecting characters and magical books. It took me a while to realize that each book is set in their own world. I found it hard to separate the two worlds and often wished it had been a crossover to revisit with characters from the first book. Opportunity missed.

Thank you to the publisher for a free copy.

Well then. After loving Brown's debut novel, I was worried about the sophomore slump. Luckily that was an unwarrented concern.

Brown's second novel involves magic items and a group that swears to protect them. We of course have our evil characters who want the items for their own good. But we also have a character you will find yourself unsure about.

Magda, Henry, Will and Frank each have their own qualities to contribute to the Society. Each are lovable and unlovable in their own ways. But their characters and the relationship there is what helps build this story.

Loved.

This book was hard to put down. I loved the mystery of the unknowable objects and the mysterious fellow Imelda met treasure hunting. Magda is also a lovely character I felt a kinship with. Henry is a firecracker. The pinch of romance was an appreciated touch, considering all the chaos that ensues. Hopefully we'll get to enjoy more from these characters.

Big thanks to NetGalley for the ARC! I freaked out when I got the approval email 😂
As a huge fan of The Book of Doors, I was beyond excited to dive into this next installment. While the start of this book is slow-paced and initially threw me off with its different tone and style, trust me when I say that Gareth Brown is a master of his craft. This addition beautifully explores themes of romance, friendship, and magic, making it easy to connect with.

I can't wait to see where Magda goes next, I have a feeling that it's going to be good👀

OH MY GOSH!!! This book was absolutely amazing! It was fun, whitty, whimsical, and magical. It was exciting, fast paced, and I couldn't put it down. I LOVED The Book of Doors and this one was just as fantastic! I especially loved the references and tie in to The Book of Doors, perfect in every way. All I can say is there better be a third book! It was so unique, and was just another masterpiece from Gareth Brown!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to William Morrow publishing for providing me an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for my review.

Thanks to Netgalley and William Morrow for the pre-release copy of The Society of Unknowable Objects by Gareth Brown. Below is my honest review.

If you haven't read The Book of Doors, then you haven't seen just how much fun Gareth Brown's stories are. If you have, then you know going into this one to expect lots of mayhem and kookiness.

This one revolves around a small group of people who have inherited spots in The Society of Unknowable Objects, a team that is aware of seemingly everyday items that hold great powers and is determined to prevent them from being abused by bad folks. They seek them out and bring them home, locking them up to make sure they don't fall into the hands of those who would use them for evil or greed or selfishness.

But there's a small problem with that... someone else is aware of these items, and has made it his goal to stockpile power, and he'll stop at nothing to do it.

All in all, I really enjoyed this one. Great characters, really fun superpowered items, and a special little bit at the end that made me smile.

I look forward to the next book Gareth Brown puts out. After the end of this one, I'm 100% certain he's got more coming.

Definitely recommend, and highly suggest you read The Book of Doors as well. Four stars.

3.5 ⭐
The magical realism in this book was very well written, along with the mystery aspect. At some points it felt like a specific viewpoint/perspective changes were not needed. However, I enjoyed this so much and the Authors writing/descriptions were so easy to picture in my mind.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion

This was a mostly great follow-up to The Book of Doors and I am excited for the next one where those two worlds collide. It felt a little forced and convoluted in the middle and I wanted more of the romance between Magda and James. Overall it was great!

Book Report: The Society of Unknowable Objects
First Glance: Beyond excited for this sophomore novel!!!

The Jist: A trio of seemingly everyday people are members of a secret society tasked with finding and protecting hidden magical objects.

My Thoughts: This is very much a stand alone novel. But…. my The Book of Doors loving heart can only recommend reading that one first and then following it up with this The Society of Unknowable Objects, your reading experience will leave you wide eyed and in awe. Comparing this to Gareth’s previous book it felt more direct in plot, his acknowledgements even said “it’s more of a straightforward story” and it WOWED me. The characters I became fully invested in and the journey across the world was beautifully described, locations such as Hong Kong, the PNW and Bell Street Books I could vividly picture in my head.

Moments felt Marvel-ish which made the story feel very cinematic… a dream adaption 🙏🏼… The ending… I immediately text the bestie… also huge The Book of Doors fan… and told her she MUST bump this up on her TBR so I can chat. I had chills upon finishing and my mind is whirling with wonder and theorizing what’s more to come. PLEASE tell me there is more to come.

Thank you William Morrow for the E-ARC and thanks Beach Books for sending me a physical copy to hug.

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Whoa this was a wild ride lol while I don’t think it tops The Book of Doors for me… I was completely entranced in this book the whole time! The idea of these magical artifacts existing is just so fun to me! Such a fun blend of genres too! I will say I think that that romance was unnecessary lol it was barely a focus so anytime it came up I was confused why we were focusing on that lol

I also ADORED the little Easter eggs about the book of doors characters! And the epilogue made me SO HAPPY.

Thank you so much NetGalley for the arc!

Gareth Brown returns to the world of his debut, The Book of Doors, for his sophomore effort and does not disappoint. Fear not, you do not need to have read The Book of Doors before picking up The Society of Unknowable Objects, but if you haven't read that already, what are you waiting for? Brown is great at writing a compelling story full of magic and intrigue, and this one had me turning the pages deep into the night. I can't wait to see what he writes next.

Society of a Knowable Objects by Gareth Brown was a fun read if you like magical reality. Any object can be magical under the right circumstances! And what they will or won't do Will be revealed in time. Mostly it was a light, fun read, however, there were some parts that were a little darker than I would have liked when competing agencies were after were after a newly found magical object.

I feel the characters were better developed than in the previous book by this author, which are loosely connected to those same characters. The plot is more straightforward and better defined. I found it took a little time to get into the book, but it was worth pushing through as eventually things fell into place and the story took off.

If you enjoy magical reality with with a bit of a twist, this might be the book for you!

Thanks to Net Galley for this ARC opportunity.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.

This turned out to be far darker than I was expecting - almost but not quite horror at times? - and I just couldn't connect with Magda. I didn't care what happened to her which wasn't a great feeling considering she's the FMC and you've got to think she's going to figure everything out and give us the big reveal. Frank was really annoying, not answering any questions yet expecting loyalty from the other 3 members of the Society. Again, I didn't really care what happened to him. I liked James but felt like his character was only there for a tiny bit of romantic suspense. The character of Will was practically non-existent for a lot of the book, and Henry was my favorite, although I could have done without calling her both Henry and Henrietta interchangeably. (it was a little too confusing early on) Would I recommend this? That's up for debate. I think if you loved The Book of Doors as much as I did, you kind of have to check this out with a word of advice to keep expectations low. The premise was great, I think it veered off course too often.

Thank you so much NetGalley and William Morrow for an early advance digital copy of this book!

I loved this magical world with everyday items containing magical properties! After reading the author’s debut “The Book of Doors” I was instantly hooked on his writing style and knew I would love this one too!

I highly recommend reading this if you enjoy magical realism and adventures! I also loved how the ending featured a character from “The Book of Doors”. I can’t wait to read more of this author’s work!

4 stars!!

I had read this author’s first book, but this seemed a bit different, and I liked this one even better. Now, I’m not saying this book is perfect. Things that are mentioned at the beginning don’t become relevant until towards the end, which was an interesting development. There were a couple of these, in fact. This one is a little hard to review as saying certain things would give away a couple of surprises in this. I did like Magda, even at times she came across as a little immature. The other characters, well, for the most part I really liked. I really want to learn more about Henrietta. Anyway, this is an interesting book if a little wordy at time. I think you’ll like this if you read the first. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.