LJ

Very early DNF. I'm getting a more depressing vibe than I want to subject myself to right now. Not enough hours of daylight this time of year for any voluntary melancholy. Flitting off in search of something pulpy and fun!

2.5 stars but rounding down because I'm bored with this storyline. I figure I know how the series will end (because: duh) and I hate to quit here, but if I have to read one more mealtime description ima lose it. Definitely taking a break before book 3, possibly a permanent one.

A very quick and excellent read. I got it for my emerging 6th grader and decided to preview it - would strongly recommend for kids and adults alike. I'll try to come back later to add her thoughts.

Read to myself as a kid and just read aloud to Elida (age 6). I was happy to see the charm and appeal take hold for her just like they did for me when I was young.

This was at least my 3rd time reading Sabriel over the course of the last 25 years and I have loved it equally every time. It has been a while since my last reading so I had forgotten enough to make it magical to read again. I plan to work through the remainder of the series this year; I think I've read the next two in the past but have definitely forgotten enough of those to make it worthwhile.