Review: A must-read for fantasy-lovers
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 7, 2013
I somehow missed that `Silver Dragon' was book three in the `Blades of Leander' series upon initially purchasing the kindle copy, but that didn't detract at all from the novel, as it's a fine, stand-alone story in its own right.  However, now that I've read and fully enjoyed this one, I'm keen to go back and read the first and second instalments, `Child of Fate' and `Victim of Fate' (available separately or as a kindle trilogy box set) and equally keen to read any further instalments to the series from author Jason Halstead.In Silver Dragon, we're introduced to Alto and his sister Caitlyn, who have recently lost their family at the cruel hands of dark enemies.  Hence, the two are no longer safe, and here the story starts with Alto hoping to secure his sister's safety while he rights the wrongs that were painfully inflicted on his loved ones.I particularly liked the way the characters were built throughout the story, and I felt myself becoming quite attached to them, especially to Alto and Lady Patrina who, naturally, I was rooting for.  For me, fine character development is particularly important when building a series around a continuing theme, so well done Halstead!I couldn't help but draw some resemblances between the novel and the award-winning `Game of Thrones' series, what with the fantasy elements and, moreover, Alto's fight to protect his kingdom, his `Lady' and his beloved sister.  Silver Dragon, however, with a charm all of its own, is definitely unique in its own right, though I mention this as it's most certainly due to appeal to a similar demographic of fans in the fantasy genre...so if you're constantly awaiting the next instalment of GoT (like me) immerse yourself in the Leander series in the meantime...and see time fly!