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illiteratebrownbear's review against another edition
4.0
It was good! I thoroughly enjoyed the world building and thought it was pretty creative.
yourneighborloko's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Sabriel is a wonderful start to the Abhorsen world, I loved the magic system and her perseverance!
purplequeen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A friend recommended this to me, and I wish I had read it when I was younger. I feel like it would have had a greater impact. I hope to continue the series and learn more about this world.
I enjoyed that the characters are well versed in death. It isn't a taboo thing in this world but rather part of their normal world. It has spooky vibes that I loved. Necromancy is a fascinating magic that I don't feel like it's featured in such a way in most fantasy worlds. She wasn't the bad guy she helped banish the dead. The bell magic concept was also very intriguing.
I look forward to reading the other books in this series.
I enjoyed that the characters are well versed in death. It isn't a taboo thing in this world but rather part of their normal world. It has spooky vibes that I loved. Necromancy is a fascinating magic that I don't feel like it's featured in such a way in most fantasy worlds. She wasn't the bad guy she helped banish the dead. The bell magic concept was also very intriguing.
I look forward to reading the other books in this series.
anonymous_blobfish's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Garth Nix, in my mind, occupies the same space as Isobelle Carmody – books that I saw in my school library that by all measures I should have been into but either never tried or tried once and did not like. I didn’t ever really think I would change my mind regarding these two authors and I confess I only decided to read this book after picking it up at the Rotary Book Fair for $1 because why not.
I’m actually so glad I gave this a shot because this book was equal parts funny, charming and action packed and I had such a good time reading it!
Whilst the audiobook being narrated by Tim Currey was certainly a draw, I was immediately taken in by the necromantic system of magic that underpins this fantasy world. That along with the YA/NA cusp setting, fast pace, well written action sequences, and truly loveable characters made this story super engaging. I loved Sabriel as a main character and found her incredibly refreshing, especially considering she was written by a man in the mid-90’s.
I actually really recommend this book to my fantasy readers out there, I think it works well as some wonderful combo of a well written high fantasy and a funny palette cleanser. I will definitely continue with this series, probably via the audiobook as Tim Currey really did enhance my enjoyment!
I’m actually so glad I gave this a shot because this book was equal parts funny, charming and action packed and I had such a good time reading it!
Whilst the audiobook being narrated by Tim Currey was certainly a draw, I was immediately taken in by the necromantic system of magic that underpins this fantasy world. That along with the YA/NA cusp setting, fast pace, well written action sequences, and truly loveable characters made this story super engaging. I loved Sabriel as a main character and found her incredibly refreshing, especially considering she was written by a man in the mid-90’s.
I actually really recommend this book to my fantasy readers out there, I think it works well as some wonderful combo of a well written high fantasy and a funny palette cleanser. I will definitely continue with this series, probably via the audiobook as Tim Currey really did enhance my enjoyment!
dreamsower's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I would’ve loved this if I read it in grade school.
ecramer44's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was good, some of the pacing felt rushed and not fully fleshed out. I enjoyed it and will probably continue the series.
bookishgenerations's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
gracietemplet's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
toelva's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
pamplemousse65's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0