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A review by mdfn
Silver on the Road by Laura Anne Gilman
4.0
I'm pretty skeptical when it comes to new fantasy series. This seemed interesting enough to try and I am glad that I did.
The world building is familiar enough that it doesn't take away from plot, but different enough to be clear that it isn't exactly the world we know. The characters were relatable - I liked the protagonist, Isobel. As a sixteen year old, she is on the precipice of being an adult, but still learning and still determining her path. Her deal with the Boss was interesting and gave a very different spin to the 'deal with the devil' typically seen.
I'll definitely keep reading this series and this would be a good addition to my classroom library, though I rarely get kids who like exactly what I like.
The world building is familiar enough that it doesn't take away from plot, but different enough to be clear that it isn't exactly the world we know. The characters were relatable - I liked the protagonist, Isobel. As a sixteen year old, she is on the precipice of being an adult, but still learning and still determining her path. Her deal with the Boss was interesting and gave a very different spin to the 'deal with the devil' typically seen.
I'll definitely keep reading this series and this would be a good addition to my classroom library, though I rarely get kids who like exactly what I like.