Of Lightning and Silver
Of Lightning and Silver, by Julianne Munich, is a romance, action, and fantasy novel. It follows Phoebe Eaton as she embarks on a mission to kill vampires. Phoebe herself is part of a magical society that strives to keep their existence hidden from “mundanes” while trying to keep the world safe.
The magical system seems very loose, and not much time is spent delving into its limitations. While each mage may have their own gift, be it lightning, telekinesis, fire, or a number of others, every mage seems to be able to teleport. Furthermore, they have magical looking glasses that can do a number of extraordinary things.
Julianne does a lovely job of scene-setting, and often introduces each character by giving a brief physical description. Furthermore, little to no time is spent on exposition, with information about the world being revealed mostly through character actions and conversations. This helps the plot move forward at a pace that keeps your attention.
Finally, who would I recommend this book for? Not myself, if I’m being honest. Despite the romance rarely being a focal point of the story, I found myself cringing whenever it gained the spotlight, not because of its presentation, but because I prefer my protagonists to be unfeeling asexuals, apparently. If you enjoy any kind of romantic fantasy, I would recommend this book. I would also recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fast-paced narrative that isn’t afraid of characters getting killed off (Julianne is really rather bold in this sense).
In the end, despite having the mind of a pre-pubescent boy, I found Of Lightning and Silver to be quite enjoyable. It is fast-paced in its narrative, simple to read, and easy to follow. In this regard, I believe the book to be quite accessible to teenagers and older.
Length: 389 pages
Perspective: 3rd
Tense: Past
Kindle+: Yes
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