The book tells the story of Sabriel, the daughter of Abhorson. She received her father's necromancy tool, meaning he was either dead or alive. In an attempt to find her father, Sabriel leaves school. The adventure that follows is the story of her battle against the evil greater dead as the new Abhorson.

This was a book I read in middle school. Sabriel was a decent fantasy novel. As far as the second book goes, I can't remember if I read it or not.

The story relies heavily on an underdeveloped magic system. In my understanding, it involves speaking certain words that follow strict rules but are never fully explained to the audience.

The most frustrating part is that there’s no build to the magic, it’s just there.

I really wish I had liked Sabriel more than I actually did. I felt no connection with Sabriel since her emotions were rarely expressed, instead there was a massive amount of description about many other things that caused me to yawn endlessly. Her love interest is - well, not interesting. He was flat and dull.

Between the magic mayhem and the bland-to-non-existent-love, I never formed an emotional connection to any of the main characters or the plot.

It felt like I was being dragged on a journey rather than eagerly plunging into a new series.

I don’t see myself continue this series.