kayu99's review against another edition
4.0
A welcome return to the Old Kingdom. I liked the focus on Lirael and Nick, although I wish there could have been more of Sam. I also enjoyed Lirael's return to the glacier of the Clayr, particularly the depiction of her change in status (from Second Assistant Librarian to Abhorsen-in-Waiting) and some of the reactions to it. Watching Sabriel work with Lirael was also satisfying, and I wish there had been more of it. The final vanquishing of Chlorr of the Mask was enjoyable and I am very glad I read "Clariel" before this one.
The alternating chapters were kind of unwieldy. Although Ferin's journey was fun to read about, the pacing throughout the book may have been better if each story was told in bigger blocks instead of having it be every other with Lirael's chapters.
The alternating chapters were kind of unwieldy. Although Ferin's journey was fun to read about, the pacing throughout the book may have been better if each story was told in bigger blocks instead of having it be every other with Lirael's chapters.
opheliablack's review
5.0
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2 Stars It was okay
3 Stars I liked it
4 Stars I really liked it
5 Stars It was amazing!
If I do actually have something to say about a book other than what my enjoyment factor was, I will write a review and share my thoughts. If I say I didn’t like a book but there wasn’t anything about it that I thought needed to be shared, then that’s it, I just didn’t like it.
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meganlikesrocks's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
kkick317's review against another edition
5.0
I WAITED 80 YEARS FOR MOGGET
I loved revisiting the Old Kingdom, but will forever need more Mogget. Lirael will always be a comfort character for me.
I loved revisiting the Old Kingdom, but will forever need more Mogget. Lirael will always be a comfort character for me.
neelchainz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
A pretty satisfying wrap-up to the Old Kingdom series. I enjoyed learning more about the lands beyond the Great Rift as well.
Spoiler
I found the romance aspect a little odd and cheesy, but it was sweet.faithful_jewel's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
brionyjn's review against another edition
4.0
While this is a wonderful read, there's definitely a touch of anti-climax; after all, the previous (chronological) book had Sabriel, Lirael and co literally stopping the end of the world, it's difficult to get bigger and better than that. Instead, Nix focuses on the repercussions of the events of Abhorsen, with the particularly welcome return of Lirael, who was far and away my favourite character of the original trilogy. While the primary antagonist of the book was incredibly obvious from the blurb, it does give Nix the opportunity to tie the entire series together quite satisfyingly, though in a way that feels a little rushed, especially compared to the slow set up of the first half of the book. Despite small pacing issues, it was wonderful to return to characters I have loved for so many years!
The passage that corresponds to the ending of The Creature in the Case is particularly delightful, reading the two points of view side by side!
(I would note:)
The passage that corresponds to the ending of The Creature in the Case is particularly delightful, reading the two points of view side by side!
(I would note:
Spoiler
the continuing reliance on the Clayr failing to See some upcoming disaster is getting a little worn, especially with their general lack of self awareness about their own limitations. I suppose this is the problem with clairvoyant characters in general though, and there is at least something of an in-universe set up acknowledging itklsteel's review against another edition
4.0
Another book about Lirael?!
Oh sweet buns I can't wait! GIMMEEGIMMEEGIMMEE
Oh sweet buns I can't wait! GIMMEEGIMMEEGIMMEE