Lirael by Garth Nix

Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Now, two years past the time when she should have received the Sight that is the Clayr’s birthright, she feels alone, abandoned, unsure of who she is. Nevertheless, the fate of the Old Kingdom lies in her hands.
With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, Lirael must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil. From Goodreads.

This is the second book in the Abhorsen series. Ever since I read the first book I have wanted to read the next and I finally got round to it. This book is full of action and a few different relationships. A very interesting one being between the Disreputable Dog and the cat Mogget. This book has a very abrupt ending so I am glad I had the 3rd book ready.

This book qualifies for:
100 books in a year Reading Challenge 2012,
Goodreads 2012 Reading Challenge,
2012 Ebook Challenge,  
A-Z  Book Challenge 2012