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I've seen this book out there for ages and have always been intrigued, but never picked it up until a few days ago. Now I wonder why I didn't start reading it earlier.
I love the whole Abhorsen concept, about having the power over life and death, well, sorta. An 18 year old girl thrust into such a huge responsibility, not really knowing what to do but doing it anyway.
I enjoy reading about the bells, the rituals, the diamonds of protection. It makes the whole thing more real to me. I'm looking f ...more
I love the whole Abhorsen concept, about having the power over life and death, well, sorta. An 18 year old girl thrust into such a huge responsibility, not really knowing what to do but doing it anyway.
I enjoy reading about the bells, the rituals, the diamonds of protection. It makes the whole thing more real to me. I'm looking f ...more

Just re-read this over 10 years after I initially read it and it is still just as amazing. Even for our currently burgeoning YA genre, there simply aren't many that reach this truly stellar "Sabriel" standard.
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May 18, 2011
Deedee
marked it as to-read
Lexile 1060L
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 16.0
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 16.0

Jul 17, 2012
Marla
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Sabriel, Touchstone & Magget

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Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
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