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Book Review of The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, Book 2)

The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, Book 2)
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Sequel to the controversial THE GOLDEN COMPASS.
From back cover:
The intrepid Lyra finds herself in a shimmering, haunted otherworld--Cittagazze, where soul-eating Specters stalk the streets and wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky. But She is not without allies; twelve-year-old Will Parry, fleeing for his life after taking another's, has also stumbled into this strange new realm.
On a perilous journey from world to world, Lyra and Will uncover a deadly secret: an object of extraordinary and devastating power. And with every step, they move closer to an even greater threat--and the shattering truth of their own destiny.