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Clariel

Clariel

The Lost Abhorsen
FantasyHigh Fantasy
Pages
416
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old Clariel longs for the freedom of the forest, but her new life in the bustling city of Belisaere traps her in a web of expectations and sinister plots. As the city descends into chaos and ancient rules crumble, Clariel discovers a dangerous creature and a chance to escape her gilded cage. However, this opportunity comes at a steep price, forcing her to question everyone's true motives, especially her own.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousTenseMysterious
Coming of AgeReluctant HeroFish Out of WaterQuest

Genres

Fantasy High Fantasy Young Adult

About the author

G
Garth Nix

Garth Richard Nix (born 19 July 1963) is an Australian writer of fantasy for children and young adults. Born in Melbourne and now living in Sydney, he worked as a bookseller, editor, literary agent and marketing consultant before writing full time. He is best known for the Old Kingdom series, which began with Sabriel (1995) and continues through Lirael, Abhorsen, Clariel and Goldenhand, and for The Keys to the Kingdom septet, one volume per day of the week from Mister Monday to Lord Sunday. His...

Characters

ClarielProtagonist
Guildmaster KilpAntagonist
AbhorsenSupporting
ClayrSupporting
All characters in Clariel