A review by monkeytoesforme
Clariel: The Lost Abhorsen by Garth Nix

5.0

I loved this book. Clariel is a minor figure in the Old Kingdom trilogy, but her story gives it a depth that I appreciate. We don't often see protagonists that ultimately go bad. Here, the unhappy Clariel receives suspect information and makes poor decisions that will affect her for the rest of her life, AND AFTER. I found the story so sad because she began as a bright girl with a dream, but ultimately is corrupted by forces that she doesn't understand and can't control. If you haven't read the Old Kingdom stories, please do. This story, and the others will remain with you long after. As a side note, though these books were meant for teen readers, adults will find them very satisfying too.