A review by missyansell
Clariel: The Lost Abhorsen by Garth Nix
4.0
This book is about Clariel, She who is destined to become Chlorr of the Mask. Clariel comes to the capital city with her parents. Her mother is a very talented goldsmith and comes to the city to join the goldsmith guild. Clariel resents her parents for taking her away from Estwael and her beloved forest. She wants nothing to do with the city and wants to return to the forest as soon as possible. Her parents think her dreams are stupid and want her to do whatever she wants. Trying to get money in order to get out of the city, Clariel joins up with some guards a powerful charter mage and a close relative to the Abhorsen, Belatiel. Clariel and Belatiel are used to lure a free magic creature in order for the others to capture it. Things go awry, and Clariel has to save Belatiel by fighting the free magic creature herself.
Now I didn't like this book as much as the trilogy. It was cool to see Clariel before she becomes Chlorr. I didn't really like Clariel all that much. I felt that she was very selfish and only cared about herself and what she wants. Everything she does is to get back to the forest. I understand that not every character can be selfless, especially with Clariel and who she is going to become. I still greatly enjoyed reading Nix's book. I look forward to reading the rest of the series! Highly recommend this series.
Now I didn't like this book as much as the trilogy. It was cool to see Clariel before she becomes Chlorr. I didn't really like Clariel all that much. I felt that she was very selfish and only cared about herself and what she wants. Everything she does is to get back to the forest. I understand that not every character can be selfless, especially with Clariel and who she is going to become. I still greatly enjoyed reading Nix's book. I look forward to reading the rest of the series! Highly recommend this series.