Book Review: Terciel & Elinor by Garth Nix

  • Source: I received an advance copy of this book on NetGalley (and then pre-ordered my own physical copy!)

  • My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (see my review on Goodreads)

When I saw a new Old Kingdom book coming out, I was THRILLED to get access to an advance copy! This series has been a top favorite of mine ever since I discovered Sabriel, so it really felt like coming home as I dove into this book. I confess, I was hoping for a bit more Abhorsen-ing, so the beginning threw me off a little bit. (I also have to admit that while I enjoyed some parts of Elinor's story, I wasn't as interested in HER interests of the theater.) Switching back and forth between Terciel and Elinor was interesting, although I kept wondering about what would bring their stories together. The danger felt real, the mystery was deep, and the beauty and magic of the Charter felt just as big as I remembered it from the previous books in the series. Once things really got rolling with the plot, I was super hooked and couldn't wait to read more. This was basically a comfort read for someone who wants more of the Old Kingdom, and a lovely look into the history of Sabriel's parents. It makes me want to reread this beloved series all over again!

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