A review by bibliophilicwitch
Terciel and Elinor by Garth Nix

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This prequel to the Old Kingdom series is an enjoyable read with glimpses of characters we never got to know. There isn't much substance though whether we are talking the relatively predictable plot and the awkwardly written romance - both of which reflect upcoming events in later books.