Lirael is one of the few Clayr not to have received her sight before her 14th birthday. She's never fit in with the rest of the Clayr. She's in despair until she's able to get a job as a (Third Assistant) Librarian in the Great Library. Here Lirael can feed her thirst for knowledge and adventure while avoiding most human contact, until her adventures in the library lead her far from the only home she's ever known. At the same time, Prince Sameth is in line to become the Abhorsen-in-Waiting, but he's terrified of Death and all Abhorsen business since encountering a necromancer in death during an attack. He's got to find a way to save his kidnapped best friend without having to enter death once again.

I have to love awesome librarian characters. I miss Sabriel from the last book, but Lirael has her own strengths, and the Disreputable Dog is wonderful. I can't wait to find out what happens next.