"Even the strongest and bravest must sometimes weep. It shows they have a great heart, one that can feel compassion for others."

Possibly one of the greatest fantasy adventures of our times, Nix's first novel is a lush, magical, dark-witty adventure. Sabriel is the best fantasy hero I've read in so long. Too many fantasy heroines are either damsels or warrior women-Sabriel is neither. She is strong, intriguing, and powerful.