I am a huge fan of Nix who is one of those writers whose books, although aimed at a YA audience, appeal to all ages and this one is no exception. The book also expands our knowledge of the Kingdom. The story alternates between Lirael and Ferin and, although this is Lirael’s tale, Ferin is a strong addition to the series. At the same time, Ferin, a young Nomad from the Steppes, is making a dangerous trek to find Lirael with a message for her from her long-dead mother concerning Chlorr, how she might be destroyed and whether Lirael can survive the encounter. The only way to defeat her is to find her spirit and send it through the Gate but for anyone to do so likely means their own death. Instead, she is sending the Dead to destroy the Kingdom. The Kingdom is facing a deadly threat – Chlorr of the Mask may be dead but her spirit has refused to pass the Ninth gate and the final death. Although Sabriel is present here, this is Lirael’s story. Sabriel is the Abhorsen and Lirael, no longer a librarian, is the Abhorsen-in-waiting. It’s been a long time coming but author Garth Nix returns to his Old Kingdom series with Goldenhand, the fifth in the series.
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