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Apr 14, 2023AtkinsonMH rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In this, the second instalment of the Old Kingdom Trilogy, Lirael is the key actor in the story. Yet, like Garth Nix's first book, Sabriel, she is her own women. Even so, Lirael struggles with her adult emergence as she transitions through…
Jan 01, 2022VaughanPLJulie rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My favourite of the trilogy. The events in the library are some of my favourite I’ve ever read. I love the animals in this series.
Oct 11, 2019IndyPL_SteveB rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A teen fantasy/horror novel and sequel to *Sabriel*, in Nix’s “Old Kingdom” series. The plot jumps about 14 years into the future. Touchstone has become the King and Sabriel has become the Abhorsen. They have two children. But the book…
May 20, 2016cstevens0909 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I've read this book like ten times in the past 15 years. Nuff said...
Dec 04, 2015LPL_FisherA rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I first read Lirael in middle school, and I recently decided to dust off my old copy and see if it still holds up to my positive, nostalgic memories. Upon finishing the final pages, I can say that it exceeded my expectations and has made…
Oct 11, 2012carrington681 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Unknowingly started the Old Kingdom series with this book. I was able to begin with this book and totally understand the story. Great writing and great series. Can't wait for the prequel, Chlorr of the mask, to be released. Make sure to…
Nov 26, 2010shiehsamantha rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Fabulous book, if a bit dry near the middle. The beginning part of the book was the best. Not as good as Sabriel, but still very good.
Sep 22, 2010diamond_shark rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Good for teen readers- pick up the last entry in the series to have at the same time as this one, as it ends rather abruptly (leading directly into the third book.) No real concrete conclusion, as the story won't be finished until the…
Mar 09, 2010sprocket rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I wanted to hang out with Lirael more than I wanted to befriend Sabriel. I enjoyed my journey with this loner librarian a great deal. If you read Sabriel, keep reading the series, and spend some quality time in Garth Nix's Old Kingdom.