Hi, everyone! Don't forget to head on over to Ruby's Reads to check out the Book Bully Week. A few bloggers (including me) will be doing guest posts every day and giveaway just to bully..I mean persuade you guys to read a series that we love!
I will be talking about the Abhorsen Chronicles (my.. how I love that series) and will be giving away the first book in the series; Sabriel.
Sabriel (Abhorsen Chronicles #1)
by Garth Nix
Thoughts:
Mass Market Paperback,
491 pages
Published September 30th 1996
Published September 30th 1996
by HarperTrophy
Summary from Goodreads:
Since childhood, Sabriel has lived outside the walls of the Old Kingdom, away from the power of Free Magic, and away from the Dead who refuse to stay dead. But now her father, the Mage Abhorson, is missing, and Sabriel must cross into that world to find him. With Mogget, whose feline form hides a powerful, perhaps malevolent spirit, and Touchstone, a young Charter Mage, Sabriel travels deep into the Old Kingdom. There she confronts an evil that threatens much more than her life'and comes face to face with her own hidden destiny. . .
Thoughts:
I read this book years ago and still re-read it from time to time. My sister (Nadia) loves it too! She's the one who recommended me this book. It's a bit dark and I guess not your usual run of the mill YA fantasy because the romance elements are so very few. But Sabriel is just so damn cool! I can just picture Keira Knightley playing her if this was ever made into a movie. And yes we just love kick-ass chicks, don't we? And the budding romance between Sabriel and Touchstone is indeed very nice. But, Mogget; the talking cat takes the cake. His witty and sarcastic and I just love him!
Recommended for: fans of Graceling
Verdict: 5 stars
Other books in the series:
Available on: Amazon
I have these 3 books, and I plan to read them soon. You compare them to Graceling and that makes me want to read them even more. I loved Graceling!
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My book wishlist just got longer. :D
ReplyDeleteThe summary's promising a thrilling page turner. I hope I can find someone who has a copy. I like a good adventure with magic.
ReplyDeleteThe series looks wonderful. I love the amazing covers too.
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I LOVE this series, I wish more people knew about it/would read it! I'm always pushing these books too. :) I think the size may scare some people off.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reviewing this I am putting this on my to read list it sounds great.
ReplyDeleteI bought the box set a while ago because I love Garth Nix. I really need to get on reading it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your review! I need to read this series soon. ><
ReplyDeleteVery neat concept! I love working with other bloggers.
ReplyDeletecarmel[at]rabidreads[dot]com
I loved Graceling!I like reading about stories that have kingdoms. Cat characters always seem witty. My TBR list gets longer every time I read your blog posts.
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