corinnereads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sagewood's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
valkyriejoy7's review against another edition
3.0
I think I would have LOVED this if I'd read it when I was 14 and in my peak Fantasy years. As it is, a an enjoyable but confusing read.
xenamollie's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
sammys_shelves's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Why did I wait so long?! This was a brilliant read, a brand new world for me to completely fall in love with.
I thought the magic system was fascinating . I am irrevocably in love with Mogget, what is it about sassy cats?! I cannot wait to continue this series. Nix is a world building genius!!
I thought the magic system was fascinating . I am irrevocably in love with Mogget, what is it about sassy cats?! I cannot wait to continue this series. Nix is a world building genius!!
sarahbeth_linke's review against another edition
3.0
This book still holds up after the 10+ years since I first read it.
bamamelereads's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This is one of those books I’d been recommended repeatedly and when I saw Tim Curry did the audiobook, I decided to try it.
I really enjoyed it! Not sure how much is due to the amazing Tim Curry, but it was engaging from the start, pretty fast paced, had a unique premise and magic system, and honestly had me choked up at times. And the ending action was really crazy. That being said, I feel like the characterizations were fairly surface level. I liked Sabriel and Touchstone and Mogget, but I wanted to dig deeper into their characters. Maybe we’ll get more in the next books?
Either way, I’m glad I read it!
I really enjoyed it! Not sure how much is due to the amazing Tim Curry, but it was engaging from the start, pretty fast paced, had a unique premise and magic system, and honestly had me choked up at times. And the ending action was really crazy. That being said, I feel like the characterizations were fairly surface level. I liked Sabriel and Touchstone and Mogget, but I wanted to dig deeper into their characters. Maybe we’ll get more in the next books?
Either way, I’m glad I read it!
spicewitch's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I would’ve been absolutely insufferable if I read this as a kid. This was such a lush, unexpected read and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Slavery
rwsmitty's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
emma_b88's review against another edition
Was listening but not paying attention. Wasn't grabbing me. Tim curry also doesn't inspire me as a narrator