Silver Olivia Levez

Our top reviewer, Sophie Nock, provides her review of this book.

A tale of belonging and humanity, Silver is a moving novel about an alien girl who longs to be a part of life on Earth. Facing torture and termination by the hive consciousness she once called family, ruthless Cadet 39 claims a name and a family on Earth, finding her true heritage in the memories of her captors. Filled with sadness, love, and humour, Silver is a heart-rending read and highlights the difficulties even humans can have fitting in with our own species. Her growing understanding, childlike innocence and rebellious spirit create an addictive character whose search to find her own inner beauty leads her to rediscover the power of her ancestors. Simultaneously incredibly sad and startlingly hopeful, the story of Silver’s singlehanded rebellion for the sake of her love for humans is an inspiring one that deserves a place on everyone’s shelves.