The Amber Spyglass
I didn't love the finish to the series. Like most final books, I thought it delved too deeply into a quasi-religious rant. However, I have heard the perspective of friends that they enjoyed that…
The Golden Compass
A very enjoyable, action-packed fantasy with a young main character set in an alternate-reality. It's not heavy swords & sorcery, which is a nice departure. It's a great start to the series.
The Subtle Knife
Book two of the series follows on strong with more adventure in this universe. It follows on strong from book one in an imaginative new world.