Abhorsen Trilogy: Lirael: Daughter of the Clayr (Hardcover)

from farnsworthk

This book was so good, I had difficulties putting it down. While I really liked Sabriel, I didn't fully appreciate the world-building until I started Lirael and walked through it again. The world in this series is really excellently done and the characters are interesting as well. The real beauty...

from CeridwynR

This is one of my favourite books ever, with one of my favourite heroines. It's odd, because Lirael is full of self pity, but I like how active she is about things. Her journey is wonderful. The Disreputable Dog is a fabulously original character and her mystery interests me every time I read abo...

from TooHotty

First of all, this book is awesome because Lirael is a librarian... of sorts. More like a page. Either way, I'm glad my profession is represented, even if the library in question is a terrifying evil place with monsters. This is a sequel, so let's assume for the sake of my argument that you've al...

from ElizaJane

This second book in the trilogy is not a continuation of the first but starts up a new story line. Lirael is a Daughter of the Clayr, yet she is different in many ways and feels apart from the others. She does not have the Sight yet she is strong in Charter Magic and while waiting for the Sight t...

from aleahmarie

The second installment of Garth Nix' Abhorsen trilogy surprised me. In book one we watch Sabriel grow up into a top-notch Abhorsen who kicks undead butt. I was really ready to watch her give them hell in book two, but it wasn't meant to be. Instead I only glimpsed Sabriel from afar as seen throug...