Recommended if you liked Susan Cooper's series, The Dark is Rising.

I read this book because it was on one of those lists, "What to Read After You Finish Harry Potter." Fyi, its a totally different type of magic. No wands or spells here; there are bells and necromancers. Its not familiar magic, and it reminded me a lot of The Dark is Rising series. Its more cerebral, less physical. Very descriptive, not as action-packed. Kinda like movies were before CGI. Its like comparing The Iron Giant to Transformers. Its not as flashy or expensive, but still awesome in its own way.