Lirael

Lirael – my favorite book in the Abhorsen/Old Kingdom Trilogy. Lirael is the second book in this series by Garth Nix. This book expands on the Old Kingdom, allowing readers to more fully understand the Clayr, and know who they are in detail.

Lirael is a Daughter of the Clayr, but she doesn’t look like one. She also doesn’t have the Sight, which is the magical ability to See into the future. The whole of Clayr life revolves around the Sight, but without it, Lirael is a bit of an outcast. Lirael doesn’t have any human friends, but instead has the Disreputable Dog, her companion and advisor.

Lirael is an amazing book! I love it, and I can’t help reading it again and again.

Sabriel

Above are two different covers of Sabriel.

Sabriel is the first book in my favorite series EVER, The Abhorsen Trilogy (a.k.a. The Old Kingdom Trilogy). This book is about an 18 year old girl at a boarding school in Ancelstierre. Ancelstierre is a kingdom of science and logic, bordering the Old Kingdom, a place of magic – and the Dead. Sabriel ventures into the Old Kingdom in an attempt to save her father who is trapped in Death, though is not yet dead.

Sabriel is written by Garth Nix (the world’s best author). The book is followed by Lirael and Abhorsen. I found Sabriel to be a captivating novel. To be truthful, the first time I read it I gave myself a headache because I read it so quickly! I simply couldn't put it down. I would suggest you try this book, it is excellent!


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