Abhorsen vs Lirael Daughter of the Clayr: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Good and evil, Magic, Fantasy fiction, Fantasy, Children's fiction

Cover of Abhorsen

Abhorsen Garth Nix · 2003 ★★★★☆ 4.3 392 pages · ≈ 7 h 16 m · Easy Find on Amazon

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Cover of Lirael Daughter of the Clayr

Lirael Daughter of the Clayr Garth Nix · 2001 ★★★★☆ 4.3 504 pages · ≈ 9 h 20 m · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.3 vs 4.3 — either is a safe pick by score.
Abhorsen is the quicker read — about 7 hours vs 9 for Lirael Daughter of the Clayr.
Abhorsen is the easier read (Easy), Lirael Daughter of the Clayr more demanding (Light).

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