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A review by madame_medusa
Clariel by Garth Nix
5.0
So far, this has been my favourite of the "Abhorsen" series to read. There was something refreshing about Clariel as a character and once I realised where her plot line was going ... I transformed into a stunned goldfish on my train ride to work.
It was also great to spend time in the Old Kingdom and understand more of Nix's world-building. I really appreciated every little detail, especially coming in from previous novels set in the future after Clariel's story.
I just, I just really loved Clariel. I loved the silly lessons at the academy, I loved the strained relationships with her family. I even loved the Free Magic creatures...
It may sound strange but it was one of those books that when you read a line, you were suddenly inspired to get back into working on your own book. I know that doesn't sound like the ultimate compliment that it actually is--but it is.
It was also great to spend time in the Old Kingdom and understand more of Nix's world-building. I really appreciated every little detail, especially coming in from previous novels set in the future after Clariel's story.
I just, I just really loved Clariel. I loved the silly lessons at the academy, I loved the strained relationships with her family. I even loved the Free Magic creatures...
It may sound strange but it was one of those books that when you read a line, you were suddenly inspired to get back into working on your own book. I know that doesn't sound like the ultimate compliment that it actually is--but it is.