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A review by el_reads17
Silver on the Road by Laura Anne Gilman
4.0
3.75 stars
Silver on the Road is a unique coming of age story in a mythical and magic infused western setting. It is beautifully written and an enjoyable read despite a disappointing finish. The setting is my favourite part- it is a blend of native myths, magic, and folklore. I also like Isobel. She starts out as a naive girl with responsibilities larger than herself and slowly learns to grow into her role. The overall pace of the book is slow but it works well in this case as whole story is a meandering journey.
An issue with this book is that most of the action happens off the page. This holds true for even the final confrontation which left me feeling that there wasn't a proper resolution. The last quarter of the book also lacked focus. Characters like Graciendo were introduced after build-up and nothing came out of it. I was also annoyed by the last minute addition of the Spanish friars.
Overall, Silver on the Road is a good read. There's also lots of room for the series to grow. I'll be picking up book 2!
Silver on the Road is a unique coming of age story in a mythical and magic infused western setting. It is beautifully written and an enjoyable read despite a disappointing finish. The setting is my favourite part- it is a blend of native myths, magic, and folklore. I also like Isobel. She starts out as a naive girl with responsibilities larger than herself and slowly learns to grow into her role. The overall pace of the book is slow but it works well in this case as whole story is a meandering journey.
An issue with this book is that most of the action happens off the page. This holds true for even the final confrontation which left me feeling that there wasn't a proper resolution. The last quarter of the book also lacked focus. Characters like Graciendo were introduced after build-up and nothing came out of it. I was also annoyed by the last minute addition of the Spanish friars.
Overall, Silver on the Road is a good read. There's also lots of room for the series to grow. I'll be picking up book 2!