Member Reviews
Silverhorn Canyon: the place Willa MacLeod has known her entire life, yet never dared to cross. “One of the most basic conditions of love is that someone wonders where you are when you don’t come home.” I really enjoyed this book. Willa proved to be a strong character throughout the book, although I did think the romance developed fairly quickly. I enjoyed the imagery of the canyon and the nearby town, which was so vivid that I wished I could’ve been hiking nearby. There were so many things I enjoyed about this book and it ended up being rather unique in its plot development. I definitely look forward to reading more from this author. |
Silverhorn follows Willa, a rock singer who lives off the Silverhorn with her father and their ranch hand, and she has been out to find the Silverhorn Deer for a long time. The fact that their land is the only access to the public hunting place, and they never allow strangers access, sets up this novel. This novel has a LOT of fantasy elements, a few shifters in it, some very old beings, and was an enjoyable read when we finally met the love interest and after some issues with her father. While this novel is well written, and if you are looking for a different kind of romance with a fantasy twist, this novel was hard to get through. I think, what caused that, was the fact that the humor was very dry and that the characters, while they had depth, were somewhat difficult to relate to and that the story dragged on a bit. This is a novel that deals with very serious issues, and does a good job of that. It just dragged a bit. |
Penny F, Reviewer
Silverhorn is a delightful integration of myth and fantasy with reality. I love the way the characters are diverse and colourful in their personality it traits. It makes them people you can either relate with or at the very least visualize. The tempo of the book falters in parts but overall it is an interesting read and I definitely recommend it. |
Silverhorn is a fiction novel. Its about ancient myths and legends that is shadowed and almost hidden from the modern world. Willa MacLeod is a 26 year old song-writer and a singer in the Blackwater band. Her father is a retired general and they live in ranch of Silverhorn canyon. Willa has a queer obsession for the legend of Silverhorn Canyon and what mysterious it hides. Her mother went to the canyon when she was a child and never returned. She goes for hunting almost every day with the desire and belief to find the legend. One day, finally she crosses path with the silverhorn and her life changes. She then understands the sturdy pull on her and her real identity. Well, about my opinion! the book has all adult characters but it can be read by teenagers. Starting chapters had a hold on me but as the story proceeded, the grip was null. It was boring and repelling. The story does not have the factor of thrill or suspense. It was way too plain. Also lots of unnecessary scenes made it lengthy. Snarky comebacks and quips are good but dialogues are all repetitive. It seems like book is forcing its views on the readers. Adjectives used to describe the character doesn’t suit them and the lead male character was defined below his standards. It looks like he was devoid of charm and less enticing. Parts where there should have been more emphasis and suspense were left in haste. |
Sharon R, Reviewer
This creative, beautifully and effortlessly written adventure takes you to craigy mountaintops where legends and myths have origins and just might be real. Positively recommend this book to someone who would like to go to a quiet place and escape for a few hours. Left me with a smile and hoping for a sequel. |
A very good fantasy book that mixes elements from different mythology and features a great main characters. I hope this is a series and there will be another instalment. Recommended! Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC |
Dianna M, Reviewer
Silverhorn is a brilliant first novel. Marri Champié manages to weave a tale of unique origins for the American Northwest; seamlessly blending Native American and Celtic roots to create a story setting that draws you in from the very first pages. She has created a fantasy universe in which the mystical aspects feel natural. The central character is a strong, yet vulnerable, young woman whose development throughout the novel is believable and satisfying. This is a story about friendship, love, loss, family, self-discovery, and finding your place in the world. While the story has a satisfying conclusion, I was left feeling that I wanted the story to never end; to know what happens to the characters in the future. I very much look forward to reading her next offering. |
I wasn't sure about this to start with, and I don't have an unequivocally positive response at the end, but I can say that I did quite enjoy it. It felt uneven; the tone shifted from a kind of "high fantasy" diction to the "hip" slang of rock musicians. I take issue with some of the views about wolves expressed in this book, though I wouldn't condemn the whole book because of that. It's a bit of an awkward mix of contemporary fantasy, Celtic mythology, and Native mythology. The romance is the best part of it. I'm not sure whether or not this is the author's first novel, but it has that feel. I think it has promise - there's obviously going to be a sequel, and I could be persuaded to read it. |








