This was a fun sequel. It takes place a generation after the first one, but unlike the first one, it doesn't feel like a standalone book. It feels more like the first half of a book, so I guess I'll be reading Abhorsen right away. Lirael and Sameth aren't as cool as Sabriel, but they're still fun characters to read about. We get more about the charter magic, as well as a different group of characters (related to the Abhorsen bloodline) that use magic as well - the Clayr. The first half of this one was definitely more intriguing with the Library and the sight. But I'll be interested to see how it wraps up in the next one.