Abhorsen
A supreme fantasy.
I adored this series. The world-building is so original and immersive, but not so outrageous that I couldn’t imagine being in it. I loved the devotion of the Disreputable Dog to Lirael, and I’ll be thinking even about Moggett, Sabriel, and Sam for a long time. This book really had the ability to stick in my thoughts as a supreme fantasy. I’d love to see it made into a movie or television series.
Vibes
- original world-building
- magic
- classic fantasy
- talking beasts
Favorite moments
The descriptions of the Abhorsen’s home, the Seers’ ice mountains, and crossing the threshold into Death.
Would recommend to
Young adults and adults who enjoy magic and sort of classic fantasy with Familiars and other talking beasts.