A review by lory_enterenchanted
The Magician's Daughter by H.G. Parry

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense
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I enjoyed the characters and worldbuilding in this, although it still does not hold a candle to the dazzling inventiveness of Diana Wynne Jones, in spite of comparisons. A sequel is strongly hinted and I'd read it!