Garth Nix is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author whose beloved Old Kingdom fantasy series begins with Sabriel. His many other novels include Shade's Children and A Confusion of Princes, and he has written such children's series as The Seventh Tower and the Keys to the Kingdom, as well as co-writing TroubleTwisters and Have Sword, Will Travel with Sean Williams. His work has been translated into forty-two languages and has sold more than seven million copies.
"The worldbuilding is exquisite--the broad, immersive world and the
specific rules for types of booksellers maintain a sense of
discovery, and Susan and Merlin, the heroic protagonists, have
vibrant, entertaining personalities (and a realistic romantic
storyline). Readers will beg for more adventures in this
London."
-- Kirkus Reviews"[An] immersive fantasy. Nix builds meta mentions
[and] marries fey elements and spectacular bookshops with
booksellers who wield mystical artifacts, cold steel, and magic.
Unflappable Susan and wonderfully costumed, magically gender-fluid
Merlin make for a fantasy that genre fans, teen or adult, won't
want to miss." -- Publishers Weekly"Nix wastes no time getting to
the action, throwing readers headlong into the splendid new world
alongside the bewildered but determined heroine. It's an incredibly
diverse, detailed, and . . . Nix puts in enough twists to make it
his own. A remarkable romp through a fantastical new world." --
Booklist"Nix's latest offers a thrill-packed fantasy adventure.
Strong world building is clearly informed by a deep knowledge of
local mythologies, and the allusions, literary shoutouts, and
pseudo-historical references become a game for the clued-in reader.
Overall, this is a fresh, engaging fantasy with an old-school,
nostalgic vibe." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"As
in his high-fantasy novels, Nix puts a strong, capable, and
resourceful young woman front and center within a diverse cast
[with] tropes from British spy stories. A thrilling, suspenseful
romp with lots of humor and romantic tension; we haven't seen the
last of Susan and Merlin." -- The Horn BookA fantastic journey.
Fans of Garth Nix's works should enjoy this exhilarating volume.
Action, light romance and otherworldly machinations keep the
tension flowing as Nix reveals a warm-hearted and clever fantasy.
Readers will almost certainly leave this magical London searching
for hints of the Old World peeking through our own. -- Shelf
Awareness"A warm, whimsical delight--The Left-Handed Booksellers of
London is a witty, clever adventure in an exquisitely detailed
world you will love escaping into." -- Veronica Roth, #1 New York
Times bestselling author of the Divergent series, Carve the Mark
series, The End and Other Beginnings, and Chosen Ones"This is my
favorite kind of tale, one where the magic and the real nest
together like pages in a book. A delightful read." -- V.E. Schwab,
#1 New York Times Bestselling author of the Shades of Magic series
and the Monsters of Verity series "A compelling magical romp, both
familiar and inventive. These bookshops would be worth visiting at
any time--but they feel like a special treat while I can't set foot
in a real one." -- Molly Templeton, Tor.comPraise for ANGEL MAGE:
"A unique magical system based on angel summoning and icons, deft
characterization--including male and female protagonists and LGBTQ
representation--and an affectionate rendering of Dumas's style will
delight teen and adult fans of swashbuckling romance."
-- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Nix's complex system of
angelic magic, and the toll it takes, is fascinating, and he weaves
an exciting adventure full of intrigue and action while portraying
women in power in a refreshingly casual way. An original and
gripping adventure." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"The vivid
characters . . . jump off the pages. Their growing relationships
steal the show. But there are plenty of embellishments that enhance
the more personal aspects of the story. And kudos to fantasy
stalwart Nix for a story with gender and racial equality." --
Booklist (starred review)"A character-driven fantasy that still
stays true its adventure roots [with] thoughtful, complex world
building. Well-wrought differences in the character and voice of
those teens . . . add nuance and depth to their racial diversity .
. . [and] play on gendered expectations. Overall, this is a
captivating and memorable tale that will please longstanding Nix
fans and other lovers of intelligently written fantasy." --
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"With their
complementary personalities and easy affection, the four friends
are an endearing, sibling-like group; Liliath makes a fascinating
antagonist. In addition to its fantastical elements, Nix's setting
is characterized by wel-come gender equality, orientation
inclusivity, and racial diversity." -- Horn Book MagazinePraise for
Goldenhand: "A masterfully spun tale well worth the years long
wait." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Fans will cheer this
latest volumetightly paced with a satisfying resolution, capable
and relatable female characters, plenty of action, and
reappearances by beloved characters-and fervently hope for more to
come." -- Horn Book Magazine"Nix has included strong female
characters and a no-nonsense approach to sexuality. Recommended for
high school libraries and for readers looking for fantasy with a
historical literary flair." -- School Library Journal"There is no
joy like returning to the Old Kingdom. Once again, Nix sets the
standard for fantasy, bringing us a tale full of old friends and
new enemies, gruesome monsters, and heroines of wit, will, and
imagination." -- Leigh Bardugo, New York Times bestselling author
of Six of Crows and The Grisha Trilogy "Goldenhand reaffirms why
Nix is a master of the genre: his exquisitely detailed
world-building is unparalleled, and his characters are so
tremendously alive and compelling that." -- Sarah J. Maas, author
of the best-selling Throne of Glass series"Garth Nix is one of the
best worldbuilders in fantasy, and this book is merely further
proof. I love the Old Kingdom series, and Goldenhand is an
excellent continuation, packed with the excitement and passion of a
storytelling virtuoso at the height of his abilities." -- Brandon
Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn
trilogy, Warbreaker, The Alloy of Law, The Way of Kings,
Rithmatist, and Steelheart.Praise for CLARIEL:
"Between striking characters-from the heroic if not entirely
competent young Abhorsen-in-Waiting, Belatiel, to the enigmatic,
catlike Mogget-and Nix's brilliantly complex magic system, this
superb tale is exactly the book fans of the series have been
awaiting." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Themes of freedom
and destiny underpin Clariel's harrowing, bittersweet story, and
readers will delight in the telling (and in fan favorite Mogget's
return)." -- Booklist (starred review)"Clariel is a deeply
sympathetic character faced with complicated choices, the
consequences of which are frighteningly uncertain as she is pulled
between the wild Free Magic and the disciplined Charter." -- School
Library Journal (starred review)"Nix's tale provides a complete
experience unto itself. But his focus on this strong character
whose overriding passion is to go her own way provides a hugely
satisfying background to the other Abhorsen books. A suspenseful
prequel to the much-loved Abhorsen books, showcasing the
independent Clariel." -- Shelf Awareness (starred review)Praise for
SABRIEL: "Sabriel is a winner, a fantasy that reads like realism.
Here is a world with the same solidity and four dimensional
authority as our own, created with invention, clarity, and
intelligence. I congratulate Garth Nix. And I look forward to
reading his next piece of work." -- Philip Pullman, author of His
Dark Materials trilogyPraise for LIRAEL: "What makes Lirael a
delight is the magic that Nix brings to his story and to his
characters." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Riveting." --
Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Praise for ABHORSEN: "Breathtaking,
bittersweet, and utterly unforgettable." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred
review)"At once an allegory regarding war and peace and a testament
to friendship, this is thought-provoking fantasy." -- Publishers
Weekly (starred review)"A swashbuckling adventure with lashings of
swordplay, dastardly intrigue, and the most original magic I've
seen in years." -- Joe Abercrombie, bestselling author of the First
Law Trilogy
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