by Garth Nix
First published 2015
Lirael stands apart from her sisters among the Clayr. Two years have passed since she should have gained the prophetic Sight that defines her people. She feels isolated and questions her identity while her kin possess the gift she lacks. The Old Kingdom faces a terrible threat, and somehow its survival depends on her. She sets out on a perilous quest accompanied only by the Disreputable Dog, her loyal companion. An ancient malevolent force spreads its influence across the land. Lirael must discover her true purpose and confront powers that could destroy everything she knows. Her journey will test not only her courage but her understanding of who she really is.
Genres: adventure, coming-of-age, fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Old Kingdom
464 pages · Paperback · HarperColl