I liked this one even more than the Golden Compass. It's not as Lyra-centric--you get introduced to Will right away, and follow his point-of-view for much of the book. You also get several chapters from Lyra's friends from the first book--Lee, the witches, Mary the scientist. It's cool to see our world through the eyes of Lyra, and seeing Lyra's dust through the eyes of Mary. But best of all, I love seeing Lyra and Will's friendship blossom.

I liked this one even more than the Golden Compass. It's not as Lyra-centric--you get introduced to Will right away, and follow his point-of-view for much of the book. You also get several chapters from Lyra's friends from the first book--Lee, the witches, Mary the scientist. It's cool to see our world through the eyes of Lyra, and seeing Lyra's dust through the eyes of Mary. But best of all, I love seeing Lyra and Will's friendship blossom.

I liked this one even more than the Golden Compass. It's not as Lyra-centric--you get introduced to Will right away, and follow his point-of-view for much of the book. You also get several chapters from Lyra's friends from the first book--Lee, the witches, Mary the scientist. It's cool to see our world through the eyes of Lyra, and seeing Lyra's dust through the eyes of Mary. But best of all, I love seeing Lyra and Will's friendship blossom.