Scan barcode
A review by the_midwest_library
The Silverblood Promise by James Logan
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
What to say about this one, firstly it's a solid debut. The characters were interesting, but not without flaws, the story itself is interesting and the overall concept of the world I enjoyed.
But what holds this book back from being excellent is the prose and narration style. The characters are CONSTANTLY having conversations where they explain the plot over and over where we should have been shown that plot through more robust worldbuilding. The characters also have some dialogue that is....cringey? Almost tropey. I think it's because the characters aren't developed enough so the emotional impact moments just didn't hit the way the author intended at times.
All that said, I did enjoy this. I think there is great potential here in this world and I can see a lot of people really loving this!
But what holds this book back from being excellent is the prose and narration style. The characters are CONSTANTLY having conversations where they explain the plot over and over where we should have been shown that plot through more robust worldbuilding. The characters also have some dialogue that is....cringey? Almost tropey. I think it's because the characters aren't developed enough so the emotional impact moments just didn't hit the way the author intended at times.
All that said, I did enjoy this. I think there is great potential here in this world and I can see a lot of people really loving this!