Will I love Lirael?

This was such a magical story: I simply had to include it even though it isn’t a historical fantasy that takes place in the world we know.

The world of Lirael is rich and feels real, with characters that breathe off the pages and magic hidden in the corners of the world. The way that the author brings the world to life made it feel as though I was learning about the real history of the world.

Lirael is such an amazing character to follow as well, and I loved her journey of discovery as she comes up against dangers… show more.

Oh, my god, what a wonderfully magical and creepy library! I don't know how it was ever built and the treasures/dangers accrued (yes, I know it's fantasy, but still . . .) but the result is a total marvel.

I love how Lirael builds her skills to explore it and master magic after magic, even though the one kind of magic she most wants keeps staying out of reach. I love Dog and Dog's attitude!

Her practical observations and refusal to share anything about herself that she doesn't want. (I'm just as glad my own dogs aren't like that, though.)… show more.

My kid loves the book for the creepy vibe with a classic hero’s journey.

There’s necromancy, both good and bad, big scary monsters, magical bells, and a lonely girl who no one understands and who finds the strength within herself to be extraordinary.

There’s a lot of cheering when monsters are defeated, and my kiddo really connected with Lirael’s pet dog that she uses magic to bring to life to be her friend and confidant. From one lonely, different kid to another, Lirael really resonates.

I like the book because while Lirael is fairly autism coded, it deals with other… show more.