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Six centuries before the events of Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen, seventeen-year-old Clariel wants nothing more than to live in the Great Forest--until her parents are murdered. This prequel is a tonal departure; Clariel is both less likable and less noble-minded than Nix's other heroic protagonists. But series fans will treasure this long-awaited opportunity to return to a much-loved world, built with originality and richness.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2014