Lirael by Garth Nix

Daughter of the Clayr

Set in a world where the boundary between life and death is thin, the story follows a young girl who feels out of place in her community of seers. As she struggles with her identity and the absence of the Sight, she discovers her true purpose through a series of unexpected events. With the help of a magical companion, she embarks on a perilous journey to confront a looming threat that endangers both the living and the dead, ultimately uncovering her own hidden strengths and the power of choice in shaping her destiny.

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