A review by amonster
Sabriel by Garth Nix

5.0

One of the best fantasy novels out there. An amazing cast of characters, a twisted villain, an epic journey, and a snarky talking cat! Really it's got it all. The real standout of the book, however, is the magic system. The way Nix realizes the land of the dead, the idea of necromancy and how it works in the physical world, is so good. Full of rich landscapes, high stakes, and a magic system that is both unsettling and beautiful. I wish I could forget it and read it again fresh.