Angel Mage

In Angel Mage, Liliath awakens with a singular goal: to reunite with her lover, Palleniel, using her formidable angelic powers.

In Angel Mage, Garth Nix weaves a captivating tale of love, power, and the consequences of ambition. The story revolves around Liliath, an ageless young woman who possesses formidable angelic powers. After more than a century in a magical slumber, she awakens with a singular goal: to reunite with her beloved Palleniel, the archangel of Ystara. Her quest, however, is fraught with challenges and moral dilemmas, as Liliath is prepared to sacrifice anything—and anyone—to achieve her desires.

As Liliath navigates the transformed landscape of Ystara, she discovers that the descendants of her people, known as Refusers, are shunned by the angels. Their blood is tainted, either turning to ash or transforming them into beastlings. Despite the grim fate of her kin, Liliath only sees them as tools to aid her in her pursuit. She becomes fixated on four young Sarancians—Simeon, Henri, Agnez, and Dorotea—who hold the key to her plans. Unbeknownst to them, they share a mysterious connection that draws them into Liliath's dangerous web.

As the plot unfolds, the four young individuals find themselves entangled in a grand scheme involving royal figures and criminal underworlds. Each character must grapple with their own ambitions and loyalties while Liliath manipulates them to fulfill her destiny. Angel Mage is a rich exploration of love's power and the lengths one might go to reclaim it, all set against a backdrop of intricate magic and political intrigue.