Read: Emma Bull - Territory

This is my first re-read of this book. Emma Bull is one of my favourite authors, but after reading it I have to conclude that this isn't her best book. As in other books she's created great characters and hints at their past adventures together, which gives them real depth in their relationships. But the arc of the story is a bit too slowly revealed, and doesn't really gather enough momentum by the time the story ends - it feels anti-climactic. Nonetheless, it was worth re-reading for the dialogue and atmosphere - the mash-up of old frontier western with fantasy magic is unique.