Bookish Tropes/ Topics that instantly hook me

There are a few things I really like to read about. If these things are mentioned in a review or in the blurb, I feel immediately drawn to it. If I can find a mixture of all these things the book might become a favorite. ______________________ The animal/magical creature companion I'm a sucker for bonds …

Reread Review – Sabriel – The Old Kingdom by Garth Nix

I read the book several years ago and back then it left me with mixed feelings. Recently – without any particular reasons - I felt drawn to it again. I didn't remember much to be honest. I only had some hints left of necromancy with bells, a lost guy and an somehow weird animal companion …