![]() So, apart from certain instances with the appealing Drew trio, especially in Book 1, no real sense of “threat” is apparent. Never does it feel like the protagonist are in real danger, especially Will, whose magic is a guarantee against harm. ![]() This has been an issue from Book 2 onwards. He’s an interesting character in his own right, but the problem is you never feel he can cause the protagonists any physical harm. The Dark Rider had the potential to be a great antagonist in this novel, and in the second of this series, but this potential was never realised. Regarding conflict, what bit there is of it is rarely exciting. I like action, drama, conflict, intrigue, suspense, yet this magic kingdom has next to none of these things. Maybe I would’ve enjoyed this part more if I’d read in during my boyhood, it’s hard to say. My attention was put to the test when Will Stanton and Bran go to some sort of magic kingdom. They’re “real”, whereas most of the other characters are somewhat dull or one-dimensional. These three characters are endearing and likable. ![]() ![]() The three Drew siblings from Books 1 and 3 add their usual brightness, though sadly they’re kept in the background too much. “Silver on the Tree” continues this trend. For me, each book in the series isn’t as good as the previous one. ![]()
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