Author: Erin Bowman
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Expected Publication Date: September 1st, 2015
Summary: When Kate Thompson’s father is killed by the notorious Rose Riders for a mysterious journal that reveals the secret location of a gold mine, the eighteen-year-old disguises herself as a boy and takes to the gritty plains looking for answers and justice. What she finds are devious strangers, dust storms, and a pair of brothers who refuse to quit riding in her shadow. But as Kate gets closer to the secrets about her family, she gets closer to the truth about herself and must decide if there's room for love in a heart so full of hate.
Review: **Copy provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**
Vengeance Road was a quick read, though it was not at all light. It was packed with adventure and action, and of course, revenge - one of my favourite themes in novels.
While the language and tone used throughout the whole book was at first jarring, by the end of the third chapter it was not at all noticeable and did not take from the story at all. The story itself flowed decently, though the twist near the end hindered the story more than helped in my opinion. There is not that much that I can say about this book, aside from the fact it was okay.
It had all the trimmings of an amazing novel but fell a bit short with its characters. They seemed a little two-dimensional, not enough depth packed in to make me really feel something when tragedy struck them. I mean, they weren't bad characters, I liked them okay, they were just not lively enough or really even memorable.
Frankly, even though I am a little disappointed by Vengeance Road I'd still give it three and a half stars because as I said, aside from the characters and the twist, the story was alright. I really do hope Erin Bowman writes more in this universe - I would read it, as I do love westerns - because the world building was pretty good. Maybe others will feel differently about the characters, so I definitely do recommend anybody who likes revenge and adventure to pick up this book
Rating: 3/5 stars
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