I was delightfully relieved with this latest book by Garth Nix after I felt that Angel Mage was a bit of a let-down. 

 

Booksellers is a fantastic urban fantasy based in an alternate 1980s London with creepy monsters and some truly excellent British/Australian style humour. A big highlight is the character of Merlin, who appears to be gender-fluid and dresses however he damn well pleases and gets zero flack for it! Now that I’m typing this, all the characters are actually a big highlight of this book. From Susan’s grit and determination, Vivian’s competence and intelligence, and Merlin’s wit and eccentricity. 

 

Read this if you’re in the mood for a light-hearted, stand-alone fantasy romp!