Who Would Like This Book:
If you're looking for something refreshingly original in fantasy, "Silver on the Road" is a must-try. The setting is a magical, alternate American West, where deals with the Devil are part of the landscape and folklore comes alive in a wild, untamed territory. Readers love the lush world-building, atmospheric writing, and the immersive journey alongside Isobel as she finds her place and power. It's especially perfect for fans of coming-of-age stories, slow-burn adventures, and those who appreciate magic woven seamlessly into history. If "weird western" vibes and magical realism are your jam, or you just want a break from standard sword-and-sorcery, you'll be all in for this ride.
Who May Not Like This Book:
This book isn't for everyone. If you crave fast-paced action, tightly plotted stories, or clear-cut magic systems, you might find the slow unfolding plot and ambiguous world-building a bit frustrating. Some readers were left wishing for more direct answers and explanations - the story's mysteries are part of its atmosphere, but not everyone enjoys being kept in the dark. Also, those expecting a romance subplot may be surprised; the focus is really on personal growth and self-discovery.
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In "Silver on the Road," readers are transported to a Wild West setting with subtle magical elements, where protagonist Izzy embarks on a journey of self-discovery and growth as she transitions into adulthood. The story follows Izzy's decision to enter into a new agreement with the enigmatic Devil, becoming his Left Hand and traveling through the Devil's Territory alongside her mentor Gabriel. Through rich and vivid descriptions, Laura Anne Gilman weaves a tale of mythology, magic, and mystery, set against a backdrop of historical fantasy and Western themes.
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From The Publisher:
Hailed by RT Book Reviews as "fresh and original…stark and lovely," a heroic fantasy by an award-winning author about a young woman who is trained in the art of the sinister hand of magic. A Locus Magazine Bestseller.
Isobel, upon her sixteenth birthday, makes the choice to work for the Boss called the Devil by some, in his territory west of the Mississippi. But this is not the devil you know. This is a being who deals fairly with immense-but not unlimited-power, who offers opportunities to people who want to make a deal, and they always get what they deserve. But his land is a wild west that needs a human touch, and that's where Izzy comes in. Inadvertently trained by him to see the clues in and manipulations of human desire, Izzy is raised to be his left hand and travel circuit through the territory helping those in need. As we all know, where there is magic there is chaos…and death.
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About the Author:
Laura Anne Gilman is the author of the Locus bestsellers Silver on the Road and The Cold Eye, the popular Cosa Nostradamus books (the Retrievers and Paranormal Scene Investigations urban fantasy series), the Nebula award-nominated The Vineart War trilogy. Her first story collection is Dragon Virus, and she continues to write and sell short fiction in a variety of genres. Follow her at @LAGilman or LauraAnneGilman.net.
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