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Where Sabriel came from Ancelstierre to the Old Kingdom and travelled all over on her adventure, so far Lirael has only been in the Clayr's Glacier. Mind you, she's only 14.and I'm only up to part 2, ch 14.
I notice that in Sabriel, we never learned the (old) Abhorsen's real name, nor Touchstone's.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

I give it 4 stars only because it‘s a cliffhanger ending. I grew worried that it was leading me toward a cliff, as the plot neared no closer to resolution but the pages continued to dwindle. But alas I cannot dislike the book merely for this, as Garth Nix continues in the incredible vein of storytelling that he began in “Sabriel”. I will be moving on the the next book in the series as quickly as possible.

I greatly enjoyed the first of Nix‘s Abhorsen series, “Sabriel”. I felt like I was in the right frame of mind to pick up the sequel and revisit this wonderful world Nix created.

I really enjoy these books. They are old by it if you are a reader of modern fantasy these feel like what they are all trying to be, or what the authors grew up reading. Looking forward to the next. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

To say I loved this series does not quite express the depth of my emotion. It‘s one of my favorite worlds ever. I love the author‘s phrasing, descriptions, and world building. So believable, so immersive, so poetic. I hope you love it as much as I do. #LetterL #alphabetgame @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

#sundayfunday @ozma.of.oz

1. Lirael from tagged book
2. Hers
3. Visit her library and talk to Mogget and The Disreputable Dog

I first read this a long time ago and I thought I remembered it, but on re-reading it I realised I actually remembered very little. But I did remember that Lirael is a magical librarian in a library full of not just books... It‘s a great story of magic and drama.

I‘m loving this series! Lirael picks up the story of the Old Kingdom a generation after Sabriel. There‘s another strong, capable female lead, but also alternating perspectives between two main characters. Fantastic character development & worldbuilding, more Mogget, and the Disreputable Dog (who‘s definitely more than a sidekick)! I appreciated the subtle exploration of some heavy themes—trauma, depression, and deep feelings of not fitting in.

I am thoroughly enjoying Tim Curry's narration of the Abhorsen books. Lirael is particularly one of my favourite characters in the Old Kingdom. I just love the story of the Clare and how she comes to discover who she is. I've always found Sam's character a bit annoying, but Lirael's story more than makes up for it.

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Beautiful continuation of Sabriel's story (though she's not the central character.) Focused on a new, mysterious figure, Lirael, as well as Sabriel and Touchstone's younger child, Sameth. Love the world Garth Nix has created in his Old Kingdom series.

1. Discworld OR The Abhorsen series by Garth Nix
2. I'm enjoying Lucifer at the moment
3. Nope... Scottish so not my bag and only really watch track and field and some Rugby Union
4. Homemade chilli meatballs tonight 😋
5. Yes... My dad was the other reader in the house and we used to have a weekly library run when I was little. Miss you dad 💜

@jesshowbooks
#friyayintro

Ready to get stuck into the story. I loved Sabriel and Touchstone's relationship in the first novel, so I'm really excited to see where life has taken them. The epilogue was extra spooky (just the way I like it). #currentlyreading #garthnix #covercrush #fiction #fantasy #lirael #catsoflitsy

Finished Sabriel last month, so I thought I'd keep the saga going :) #covercrush #cover #fantasy #garthnix #fiction #book #lirael #currentlyreading

I liked this book. I even think I like Lirael more than Sabriel. However, Sam was very annoying and whiney. I hope there is character growth in the next one for him or that he has less prominence. Mogget is charming, as always.

One of my favorite ways to pass the time is with a good book and a cold beer 😻

That‘s another book finished. Only about 3 books behind on my goal. That‘s not to bad. And with not working because of transfer issues maybe I can get caught up a little.....

This is book 2 of the Abhorsen Series by Garth Nix. I did take a break from reading this during my OWLs but I still really enjoyed it. Need to go pick up the next book now....

#beatthebacklist #beatthebacklist2019

Back to this one....should finish it soon. I do really enjoy the world and how connected everything is.

#beatthebacklist2019

Enjoyable

I called this one a pick, but it‘s more halfway pick, halfway so-so. There‘s so much emo and self pity it‘s hard to get through (teenagers, amirite?), but in the end, I found it worth the time spent reading it. 3/5 ⭐️

Sam‘s idiocy is hard to read through.

This series should be a movie! At the very least, Netflix needs to pick it up for a season or 5. 😍

Giant mug of hot chocolate and a book to relax after a stressful day. I can start my Charms O.W.L. tomorrow so maybe I can finish this one tonight...?

Trying to finish this one before I start my Charms O.W.L. on Thursday

Lirael just said she could see charter marks for repelling dust running around the room... this is magic I need to learn how to cast! 🧙‍♂️My Disreputable Dog, Story, says good morning.

Reading and watching basketball... Go blue!

#beatthebacklist #beatthebacklist2019 #marchmadness

Picking this one back up. Today is a much needed break from the packing craze going one over here.

View from my kitchen window as I was starting the fourth chapter of Lirael. Finally getting bird visitors! This morning it was a handsome cardinal, driving my cat wild. ^^

Jumping into this read today. Thought a break from all that throne fighting would be good. And breaking in a new bookmark.

#beatthebacklist #beatthebacklist2019

Lirael is the sequel to Sabriel and it's the first half of a story that concludes in Abhorsen. In both Lirael and Sam, this novel explores what it means to find your vocation while telling a riveting fantasy adventure.

Any book in the Abhorsen series, especially the middle of the original trilogy Lirael.... Or a bit of Potter 😉
#sundayfunday @sebrittain

#dedications

Having re-reading this after 12+ years I forgot how much the main characters, Lirael and Sameth, annoy me so much. There is too much self pity going on between the two of them I can‘t handle it. Sabriel was such a strong character in the first book that reading the second felt like a drag. I did enjoy more of the Charter Magic world and loved seeing that expand from the first book.

Since I re-read Sabriel, I guess I might as well continue on with the series! 😊 It has been so long since I‘ve read this and I hope it gets better. Sabriel was such a strong character from the get go, hope Lirael follows that same path....

#manicmonday @JoScho
1. The Disreputable Dog
2. No 😥 it‘s something my husband and I cannot agree on
3. Whales
4. Maybe a dolphin or some kind of bird

D&D night is at our house tonight, so I'm enjoying a beer and high fantasy while the dog sleeps on my feet and the boyfriend and his friends roll dice in the dining room... 🐉 🎲🎲

Lucky day using my book credit!! ❤️

Second installment in the Old Kingdom series. The Clayr‘s spural library may be my favorite setting ever. And the Disreputable Dog is one of my favorite characters.

I'm finally awake so it's time to start reading for #24in48 readathon. These are the books I have lined up for today.
The two eBooks on my Kindle are Geekerella by Ashley Foston and By Your Side by Kasie West. Let's do this!

Currently on page 61. I am loving Lirael. She's clever, and determined. I think I like her more than I did Sabriel.

Started this #audiobook while building a new microwave cart this evening. And yes, I checked out the print book as well as the 15hour audio 🙄

I'm enjoying Lirael so far, although I'm giving her a bit of side-eye for wanting to work in a library because she doesn't want to interact with people. I'm willing to cut her a bit of slack because she's a character in a fantasy world, but the sooner people abandon that idea of library work, the better.

Mogget and the Disreputable Dog 😍😍

This was my favourite in the Abhorsen original trilogy. I loveee Lirael and relate to her on a deep level. Sam was a bit annoying but got better as the book went on!

I am loving this book so far. I have about 200 pages left!
Lirael is one of the favourite characters that I've read lately!

One of my all-time favorite bookish canines is the Disreputable Dog in Garth Nix's Old Kingdom novels. #dogdays #anditsaugust

The only thing I remembered about this book was the big revelation at the end, so this was almost like reading it for the first time. I really enjoyed it. It's good fantasy and since this covers more years and characters than Sabriel does, I felt like I got to see more of the world.

#anditsaugust #girlfriends
It took me a while to find an appropriate book for this one. I couldn't think of any books I've read with female friends. Except Trixie Belden and Honey Wheeler. But I use Trixie for so many prompts here.
Someone asked me a question about Lirael. Then I remembered that Lirael's only friend is the Disreputable Dog. These two girlfriends are an amazing team, working together in Death to keep the dead under control.

"Please," said Lirael..."I think I would like to work in this Library."
"The Library," repeated Sanar, looking troubled. "That can be dangerous to a girl of fourteen. Or a woman of forty, for that matter."
#library #sizzlinsummerbooks