by Garth Nix
First published 2004
Julia falls under the thrall of the malevolent Ragwitch. Quiet Paul must journey to a distant, magical realm to confront the creature and rescue his sister before she's lost forever. With cunning foes and a kingdom at stake, Paul fights to save Julia's life - and his own.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Magical Realm
391 pages · Mass Market Paperback · HarperCollins