by Garth Nix
First published 2000
In the Dark World, only the Castle shines with light. Tal, a young Chosen, must ascend its seven towers to claim his birthright and power. But dark forces conspire to stop him. Tal faces treacherous trials, deadly foes, and the lure of forbidden magic. Can he rise to the challenge and unlock the secrets of the Castle before it's too late?
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, forbidden-magic
Setting: Dark World
233 pages · Paperback · Harper Collins Children's Books