4.16 avg rating — 217,560 ratings

"Easy to identify with Sabriel and the choices facing her."

4.29 avg rating — 439,876 ratings

"Sophie Hatter demonstrates her wisdom (sophia means 'wisdom') while struggling in an aged body, and shows she is no 'Mad Hatter'."

4.29 avg rating — 167,695 ratings

"Lyra is the archetypal resourceful and proactive heroine."

4.29 avg rating — 123,545 ratings

"Lirael is another Sabriel but facing different challenges."

4.25 avg rating — 128,037 ratings

"Sabriel re-emerges as a force for good."

4.03 avg rating — 27,561 ratings

"Maerad's coming of age is in maturity, both physical and metaphysical."

4.14 avg rating — 133,515 ratings

"The first of the Earthsea stories told from a female character who emancipates herself."

4.12 avg rating — 22,199 ratings

"Maerad has to come to terms with loss and demonstrate inner courage."

4.06 avg rating — 58,466 ratings

"The second Earthsea novel to feature a proactive female lead."

3.91 avg rating — 387,762 ratings

"Despite the title, Lewis gives an active role to a female character."

4.24 avg rating — 14,047 ratings

"Culmination of the Pellinor quartet focusing again on Maerad."