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Having endured the Greek Mythology-level tragedy that was “Clariel”, you find in “Goldenhand” a wider scope to the Old Kingdom Series by Garth Nix. Sabriel, the Abhorsen along with Lirael, is once again faced with staving off Chlorr of the Mask and its quest to bring about the collapse of not only the Old Kingdom but life in general for the wrongs it endured in life centuries past. A fascinating take on a fallen hero‘s redemption.

It would seem Garth Nix‘s Old Kingdom series has replaced John le Carré‘s George Smiley series in my reading list. ?

Love, love, love. Absolutely loved this addition to the Abhorsen books.

Although brief, happy at the appearance of the Disreputable Dog and Mogget. Absolutely perfect.

While I had not really cared for the Clariel book, I can see why it was written. It gave deep dimensions to a character who would have otherwise just been a random ghost in distress.

The whole Abhorsen series by Garth Nix is pure magic.

This is selfish of me, 😅, I have three Old Kingdom books read by Tim Curry. But I desperately wish that Tim Curry could have read the rest of the Old Kingdom books. ❤️

#SundayFunday Have a great day and remember to tag me!

Loved it

I read this back in December…🥴 I‘ve absolutely loved the Old Kingdom/Abhorsen series, and I enjoyed picking up with Lirael‘s story in this book. I needed a bit more of Lirael! I enjoyed her storyline with Nick, as well as the introduction of a new POV character offering a glimpse of the northern peoples. The callback to Clariel was nice as well. The main trilogy is still the strongest part of this series, but the others are well worth reading.

I read for a total of 5:14 hours yesterday and managed to finish Goldenhand. It was good but didn't have the same feeling of urgency the earlier books in the series do. It felt just a little more lighthearted, which was very strange for this series. I enjoyed it though!

#20in4

Happy New Year!! Leko impatiently waits for me to take breaks from reading and pay attention to him - he's a GOOD BOY.

I realized I didn't keep track of how long I read yesterday for the #20in4 #newyearspecial, so, conservatively, I'm gonna say about 4 hours. I finished two short stories in the Old Kingdom series and started Goldenhand.

I've now finished my reread of the Old Kingdom books. Goldenhand was probably my least favourite. The narrator did a good job, but also my least favourite out of the three narrators.

I recently found out there will be another book coming out this year, so my reread of the series has been quite timely, as I will definitely be reading that one when it comes out.

This was my #BookSpin @TheAromaofBooks

I'm a bit late, as I've been on a road trip and only just got back.

Here are my June #BookSpin and #DoubleSpin @TheAromaofBooks

I'm currently listening to both on audio.

When the challenge prompt said published in September and I was surprisingly good at guessing 😇

Overall a nice finish to the series, although Nix still can't write romantic tension or endings to save his life (I believe in the pairing, their relationship just doesn't feel quite earned); at least this one didn't just drop right at the end of the fighting at the last battle. He's a PHENOMENAL world builder, though, and the Charter and Free Magic of the Old Kingdom is great as always, as are the new cultures we get to meet.
Solid YA.

Started my break book, as I took a pause between pre-christmas errands to get a cup of coffee (and rest the Ankle, which was a crankle due to pt earlier today). It's nice reading about Lirael again.

Hey won't you look at that. I didn't even know this book existed until Thursday, but SPL actually had it with only a few holds. Still a gamble whether I'll hand Philip Pullman's second newest before my christmas holiday though.

Throwback to 2016 when I went to a Goldenhand event, won the door prize (unsure where that is currently at, will investigate) where I vowed to reread and catch up with this beautiful series.

Have not quite got around to it yet. Still on the to-do list 😂

Garth Nix is so good at pacing.

I first read Sabriel, the first book in Garth Nix's Abhorsen series when I was thirteen and couldn't put it down. Goldenhand is the fourth installment, and it's as good as the previous three.

Book signing + winning the door prize (a pendant sized Dyrim bell) = 😊

I won this bell pendant 2 years ago! Still haven‘t read it yet.... oops! But I have worn the bell... just not recently because I‘m not entirely sure where it is 😬

Finished Number 5 of the Old Kingdom series - man, this series has been such a joy. I love this world, the kick ass heroines, particularly Lirael and the Clayr and their awesome ancient library full of mysterious rooms. Just a perfect rollicking YA fantasy adventure, lots of battles and monsters but never too dark or too light hearted either. I think I‘m going to keep this series as a comforting reread. 😊

Day 22 #riotgrams #currentread. I'm currently reading Goldenhand, the latest, and hopefully not last, addition to the Abhorsen Chronicles. Lirael's story is my favorite and I'm thrilled to be in her world again. Snacking on watermelon with feta and drinking passion tango tea. Yum

I feel a little bad that I started out by judging this audiobook for not being read by Tim Curry.

But I did end up getting swept up in this story. Mostly because in between all my rereadings of the series, I forget just how heavily I identify with Lirael. She was a very important character to me when I was in high school. So I may wish there was a little more of her in this story, but a fantastic addition to the series. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑 #overdrive

Just no. I liked the first three of the series, but the narrator on this is so bad, I just can't keep going. I don't even know what I was feeling about the story (though I didn't get very far into it) because I couldn't get past how awful she was. #pleasestopreadingnow #dnf

Book five in the Abhorsen series.
The series as a whole is one of the best fantasy series I've ever read, with masterful worldbuilding and a magic system that makes sense, along with compelling characters.

In this installment, a messenger seeks Lirael to deliver a message from her mother about a great battle to come. I'm a little disappointed that Ferin's journey took up so many pages that the rest of the story felt rushed.

#TBT to the first book I finished in 2017. I saw Garth Nix is in the US and I was reminded how much I loved this book. It really started my reading year off on the right foot. 🎉 I adore this series and I hope this isn't the end!

I have loved the Abhorsen books since I first picked up Sabriel at my school book fair many years ago. So happy this series continues.

Yay! The next one is on sale today... I snatched that up so fast!!

I absolutely loved this book. The characters are fantastic. I was annoyed the chapters switched each chapter but I loved being back in this world. 👍❤😃

I love this book so so much. #boutofbooks

Really really enjoying this. I'm annoyed we switch POVs every chapter but really like the story 👍👍👍

My husband said the Barnes and Noble sales guy enjoyed the eclectic mix of TBR books on my list as they trekked from teen fiction for Goldenhand to literary to mystery/crime :) I am looking forward to reading this one next!

Now onto Goldenhand. I've started this one a few times but never devoted my whole attention to it. Today is the day! Probably my last read of 2016.

Finished Goldenhand last night and I must say either I hyped myself up to much or something because it wasn't as good as I thought it was going to be. I enjoyed it just not as much as it's predecessors.

Audible is my bff.

I think my favorite of the Old Kingdom books thus far!

Started out promising but completely fell apart. A lot of build up for pretty much no payoff.

So, so, excited to take another journey through the Old Kingdom with the most outrageously badass librarians! I will likely wolf it down rather than sleep, not even going to pretend at self control with this series.

Book 5 in the Old Kingdom series. I

So happy to be back in the Old Kingdom! Definitely want to do an Abhorsen cosplay.

#bookhaul

Very much enjoyed this latest instalment in the Abhorsen series. The ending felt a little rushed - so much more could have been made of the ending - but still a solid read.

My wee cat came miaow-ing wanting me to come upstairs. Looks like she's starting labour. Trying to finish the last few pages calmly while I keep her company - yikes! #Spook #CallTheMidwife #cantread

Enjoying this much more after a so-so time with Clariel.
Anyone else into the Abhorsen series?

Books read in October:
(1) The Color Purple, Alice Walker (10/4)
(2) Goldenhand, Garth Nix (10/15)
(3) The Wise Man's Fear, Patrick Rothfuss (10/22)
(4) Another Brooklyn, Jacqueline Woodson (10/27)
(5) The Slow Regard of Silent Things, Patrick Rothfuss (10/29)

Really enjoying being back in The Old Kingdom....the maps make it look just close enough to Scotland to add an extra layer of enjoyment.

Went to supermarket to buy food....does this count?
£15 title for £7 - who could resist....starting now.

Goldenhand was everything I needed it to be😊.

I hope there will be more Old Kingdom books in the future. But if not... I'll accept this as the ending.

I'm not officially participating in @DeweysReadathon because I have too much to do today, but I am checking Litsy a lot and I'm pretty sure I'll finish Goldenhand!

Sabriel and Touchstone: still THE VERY BEST.