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A review by megstar35
Terciel and Elinor by Garth Nix
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Terciel and Elinor is a prequel to the first book Sabriel. It is the story of how Sabriel's parents meet, fall in love, and how they seal away Kerrigor.
I continue to love the world and magic of the Old Kingdom but I also enjoyed being in Ancelstierre for part of it. This book does split between two POVs of Elinor and Terciel. I liked this a lot more than I did in Goldenhand.
Elinor was a great character to follow along on this journey. You really get to see her grow to be more independent and learn about Charter magic. Terciel is interesting but I really think he shines towards the end.
My only complaint is that the romance still very fast and distant. However the interactions the two do have are nice to see. I also wouldn't have minded more Mogget and seeing him more intertwined in the story.
I continue to love the world and magic of the Old Kingdom but I also enjoyed being in Ancelstierre for part of it. This book does split between two POVs of Elinor and Terciel. I liked this a lot more than I did in Goldenhand.
Elinor was a great character to follow along on this journey. You really get to see her grow to be more independent and learn about Charter magic. Terciel is interesting but I really think he shines towards the end.
My only complaint is that the romance still very fast and distant. However the interactions the two do have are nice to see. I also wouldn't have minded more Mogget and seeing him more intertwined in the story.