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The Three Doors Trilogy #2
The Silver Door
Internationally bestselling author Emily Rodda returns to the world of Deltora in book two of her brilliant new trilogy.
Rye made it through the golden Door and rescued his oldest brother, but his troubles are far from over. The walled city of Weld in which he lives is still under attack by flying beasts called skimmers and Rye must discover who is sending them before it's too late. Also, his second brother, Sholto, is still missing and Rye can feel that he's in terrible danger. Rye must choose one of the three Doors that lead out of Weld and venture into the unknown one more time. Will he save Sholto and Weld . . . or will the silver Door be the end of Rye?
Rye made it through the golden Door and rescued his oldest brother, but his troubles are far from over. The walled city of Weld in which he lives is still under attack by flying beasts called skimmers and Rye must discover who is sending them before it's too late. Also, his second brother, Sholto, is still missing and Rye can feel that he's in terrible danger. Rye must choose one of the three Doors that lead out of Weld and venture into the unknown one more time. Will he save Sholto and Weld . . . or will the silver Door be the end of Rye?
288 pages, Hardcover
First published April 4, 2012
About the author
Emily Rodda
300 books2,159 followersEmily Rodda (real name Jennifer Rowe) was born in Sydney, Australia and graduated from the University of Sydney in 1973 with an MA (Hons) in English Literature. Moving into a publishing career, first as a book editor, and finally as a publisher at Angus & Robertson, Rodda's first book was published in 1984.
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July 30, 2017
Just reviewing Emily's books make me realise how much I loved these books
January 4, 2026
Again loved this book
October 7, 2013
I enjoyed the first book in this series more than The Silver Door. I am not sure if this is because of middle book syndrome or because there were less locations to explore. One of the things that Rodda does so well is creating vivid and rich worlds for her characters to travail and there was less of that this time around. I still miss the Deltora style puzzles that I have come to expect from Rodda as well.
I really enjoyed the hints in this book that perhaps Kyte's Master comes from a more technologically advanced background given the sliding doors and electronic devices that Sholto and other guards use. I wonder if perhaps Rodda is doing an Obernewtyn, where the familiar of our own age collides with a post apocalyptic new fantasy age; a world where magic and science uncomfortably collide. I will be definitely reading the final book in this trilogy to find out...
I really enjoyed the hints in this book that perhaps Kyte's Master comes from a more technologically advanced background given the sliding doors and electronic devices that Sholto and other guards use. I wonder if perhaps Rodda is doing an Obernewtyn, where the familiar of our own age collides with a post apocalyptic new fantasy age; a world where magic and science uncomfortably collide. I will be definitely reading the final book in this trilogy to find out...
August 19, 2017
This book has so many twist endings and it leaves you astonished at how all the little bits of the story fall into place, especially in the last book! Look out for foreshadowing! You may need it later. I really want to spoil it, but I won't. This book is AWESOME and I totally recommend it and the other 2 books.
April 7, 2012
Very enjoyable and well written childrens literature. A fast plot with exciting twists and turns, certain to delight your 8-12 year old... or yourself!!
August 12, 2023
The second book in The Three Doors trilogy is just as fun and exciting as book one. Again, we follow Rye as he embarks on another quest, this time with the hope of saving his other brother. In the first book, he rescued one brother and defeated a tyrant. This time, he knows nothing of what to expect, but he now understands that the world outside his walled city is full and wonder and danger.
Emily Rodda has used the second book to expand on the threat of the skimmers, the creatures that attack Rye's home city. We learn more about this threat. Using pure cunning and with the help of new and old friends, Rye must try to put a stop to plans that threaten all people in the land. I found this adventure more chilling than the first, and is another reason why I think this series is perfect for all ages.
Character development is so important in books like this, and we're shown a lot of growth in the characters. I also enjoyed seeing new parts of this world, and meeting new characters. Parts of this story made me think of the dwarves in Lord of the Rings, and that's not a bad thing.
Reading this trilogy has not only made me hungry to dive into more and more fantasy, but also makes me nostalgic for the types of books I read when I was a child and teenager. I need to get revisit more of those types of books, whether it be The Famous Five, David Eddings, or Stephen King.
Emily Rodda has used the second book to expand on the threat of the skimmers, the creatures that attack Rye's home city. We learn more about this threat. Using pure cunning and with the help of new and old friends, Rye must try to put a stop to plans that threaten all people in the land. I found this adventure more chilling than the first, and is another reason why I think this series is perfect for all ages.
Character development is so important in books like this, and we're shown a lot of growth in the characters. I also enjoyed seeing new parts of this world, and meeting new characters. Parts of this story made me think of the dwarves in Lord of the Rings, and that's not a bad thing.
Reading this trilogy has not only made me hungry to dive into more and more fantasy, but also makes me nostalgic for the types of books I read when I was a child and teenager. I need to get revisit more of those types of books, whether it be The Famous Five, David Eddings, or Stephen King.
December 6, 2020
Това приключение беше тегаво и неприятно за четене, тъй като светът беше прекомерно сив и гаден за детски роман, а героят често бе в състояние да е безпомощен, което пък го правеше пасивен наблюдател на случващото се. Финалът позакърпи нещата, но третата книга трябва да е доста по-добра, за да спаси впечатленията ми от трилогията.
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May 18, 2012
A fast paced sequel to The Golden Door, Rye and Sonia continue their quest to find Rye's other brother Sholto - who they think chose to go through the Silver Door - and then defeat the enemy who is sending creatures to destroy their kingdom.
We spend more time with the superb cast of characters met in the first book, and the youngest - Rye and Sonia - once again demonstrate the greatest courage and wisdom. But there's wisdom to be learned from the others too, like the humility to admit one's mistakes and heed counsel, and not gloating over the fall of others.
The adventure is another journey with lots of interesting characters to meet along the way, and plenty of action and danger. But friendship and loyalty ensure that the goodies all stick together, and Rye's little bag of magic powers is put to good use for all.
A highly recommended classic fantasy series for younger readers, looking forward to the final book in the trilogy - The Third Door. www.GoodReadingGuide.com
April 21, 2016
Be patient with the seeming anachronisms in this book, there is a fairly ingenious reason for them (but you will need to read the last). Some hints and foreshadowing... brief but magnificent feminist rant from Sonia which seems to hint at something...Annocki and the rather insipid Faene turn out to be more than at first expected.
Some complexity. A twist I was expecting but it has that high-fantasy rightness to it. An excellent denoument though it leaves a lot for the third book (but brings this volume to a satisfying end. I was disappointed Kyte left, she was fun as a bad guy. I loved how it happened. As always when there is magic involved it is verging on Deus ex machina but I think Rodda is able to pull it back enough so it makes good reading.
As usual there is something original here, it is not just a "sequel" to the first one but the whole movement of the story is well plotted.
Some complexity. A twist I was expecting but it has that high-fantasy rightness to it. An excellent denoument though it leaves a lot for the third book (but brings this volume to a satisfying end. I was disappointed Kyte left, she was fun as a bad guy. I loved how it happened. As always when there is magic involved it is verging on Deus ex machina but I think Rodda is able to pull it back enough so it makes good reading.
As usual there is something original here, it is not just a "sequel" to the first one but the whole movement of the story is well plotted.
November 7, 2017
at first, I was scared that Rye, Dirk, and Sonia will just turn out to be another Lief, Barada and Jasmine luckily this didn't happen especially with having Sholto in the last 30% of the book. however, these 3 still reminds me of those 3!:D
I liked that Rye had brothers, in other books of Rodda the character are all the only child of the family. I mean even their parents don't have siblings! it's a pleasant change for me at least. and still, I'm excited to hear and learn more about Lord of Shadows. I wish someone would have told me years ago ( when this trio get published) that it was about lord of shadows so I could have even enjoyed it more! not that I'm not enjoying it but for Rodda's work the younger you are more fun you have.
I liked that Rye had brothers, in other books of Rodda the character are all the only child of the family. I mean even their parents don't have siblings! it's a pleasant change for me at least. and still, I'm excited to hear and learn more about Lord of Shadows. I wish someone would have told me years ago ( when this trio get published) that it was about lord of shadows so I could have even enjoyed it more! not that I'm not enjoying it but for Rodda's work the younger you are more fun you have.
March 28, 2018
More fantastic beasts, hostile environments, strange characters, narrow escapes, and daring rescues!
For some reason it takes me a while to pick up each new book, even though I know I'll enjoy it and it's been staring me in the face for days! I'm reluctant for the series to end, even though I can't wait to discover how it turns out. What's behind door #3? Time will tell!
For some reason it takes me a while to pick up each new book, even though I know I'll enjoy it and it's been staring me in the face for days! I'm reluctant for the series to end, even though I can't wait to discover how it turns out. What's behind door #3? Time will tell!
April 4, 2018
Though I did not enjoy The Silver Door quite as much as The Golden Door, it was still fun. This time around, I didn't care so much for the events and people of the Saltings, the Scour, the Harbour etc. However, I still love how tied The Three Doors trilogy is to Deltora Quest and the Shadow Lord.
Excited to read the final novel in the trilogy!
Excited to read the final novel in the trilogy!
January 5, 2019
No middle book syndrome here! Excellent second book.
The story progressed at an excellent pace, and I found it highly enjoyable. There was a lot of set up going on, but that didn't distract from the rest of the story. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Content Advisory: magic, evil, violence, death
The story progressed at an excellent pace, and I found it highly enjoyable. There was a lot of set up going on, but that didn't distract from the rest of the story. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Content Advisory: magic, evil, violence, death
March 7, 2021
I could not put this book down. Once again, Rodda drew me in and did not let me go. As I mentioned in my review of "The Golden Door," Rodda absolutely astounds with world building and the way she connects these seemingly disparate portions of Dorne in a way that draws me to the third book in the series so much that I will likely finish that the same day that I write this review as well.
July 28, 2019
After reading the first book of the series (The Golden Door), a gift from a good friend of mine, I needed to know how the characters I so liked fared, so I bought book two and three right away - and it didn't disappoint. The whole series is so lovely!
March 29, 2020
Not quite as good as the first one but still interesting. I’m hoping that everything starts to tie together in the final book but I’m not sure. I do want to finish the series now that I’ve started, but probably won’t be worth a reread.
July 5, 2016
I enjoyed reading The Golden Door and I really loved sequel as more.
September 5, 2020
It's fast-paced and the best of the three doors trilogy
May 4, 2024
A crazed, toothless old man pulling a sled made of human bones home to a pile of dirt mounds, the villagers' hands stained red by the gelatinous mutagen they once mined as slaves - THIS is the Deltora I know and love! Even the puzzles are back.
Rye and Sonia are joined by the rescued Dirk, and go through the silver door to find Sholto. There they find a wasteland ruled by the Master, an evil sorcerer far worse than Olt. The Deltora easter eggs are becoming increasingly obvious. Ak-baba, the mark, grey guards, they're all there, but it doesn't assume any prior knowledge. The story so far works perfectly fine as an island going from bad to worse.
Rye and Sonia are joined by the rescued Dirk, and go through the silver door to find Sholto. There they find a wasteland ruled by the Master, an evil sorcerer far worse than Olt. The Deltora easter eggs are becoming increasingly obvious. Ak-baba, the mark, grey guards, they're all there, but it doesn't assume any prior knowledge. The story so far works perfectly fine as an island going from bad to worse.
December 7, 2020
3.5 / 5, rounded up.
The second book in the Three Doors trilogy, The Silver Door picks up right where The Golden Door left off, with Rye and Sonia - and now Dirk and Faene! - on their way back to Weld to continue their quest, and go through the next of the three doors. This time, the plan is to go through the silver door; the one that Sholto (Rye's other brother) would have chosen, in the hopes that the source of the skimmers can still be found, and that Sholto can be returned home.
Brief(ish?) recap below:
All-in-all, I thought it was a fantastic addition to the series, and loves how the lore of the world was expanded in this. I again had so many questions about this, #1 of which would be "How the HELL is the Shadowlord involved in all this", because it was very clear that something serious was happening there.
The second book in the Three Doors trilogy, The Silver Door picks up right where The Golden Door left off, with Rye and Sonia - and now Dirk and Faene! - on their way back to Weld to continue their quest, and go through the next of the three doors. This time, the plan is to go through the silver door; the one that Sholto (Rye's other brother) would have chosen, in the hopes that the source of the skimmers can still be found, and that Sholto can be returned home.
Brief(ish?) recap below:
All-in-all, I thought it was a fantastic addition to the series, and loves how the lore of the world was expanded in this. I again had so many questions about this, #1 of which would be "How the HELL is the Shadowlord involved in all this", because it was very clear that something serious was happening there.
September 20, 2023
Things are really starting to heat up in this book and I was on the edge of my seat!
Right now, I'm just sad that there's only one more story and then I'll have read everything that Emily published that was set in Deltora. Sad days, to be sure.
Right now, I'm just sad that there's only one more story and then I'll have read everything that Emily published that was set in Deltora. Sad days, to be sure.
February 26, 2021
The Silver Door by Emily Rodda: Middle-grade. Secondary-World Fantasy. Adventure. Monsters. Action. Single POV. Quest. Rescue Mission. Family. Subterfuge.
The Silver Door was a pretty good novel. It's got plenty of actions and mystery, new magic talents, new lands, new challenges, new monsters, and a glimpse at the enemy the characters have been chasing. The characters getting closer and relying on each other more and I really enjoyed this team work. I would have preferred a more defined internal plot and more emotion overall. As is the characters are doing stuff and they have opinions about it, but I'm not quite feeling the immediacy or the presence of their emotions (fear, suspense, happiness, care, etc). However, while the emotions are minimal, it may not be necessary for those reading for the plot and action, which were perfect.
How much I liked it: 3 stars
Ideas - World Building: 4 stars
Ideas - Plot: 4.5
Character Depth: 3 stars
Animal Characterisation: 1-2 stars. One-dimensional monsters.
Execution: 5 stars.
The Silver Door was a pretty good novel. It's got plenty of actions and mystery, new magic talents, new lands, new challenges, new monsters, and a glimpse at the enemy the characters have been chasing. The characters getting closer and relying on each other more and I really enjoyed this team work. I would have preferred a more defined internal plot and more emotion overall. As is the characters are doing stuff and they have opinions about it, but I'm not quite feeling the immediacy or the presence of their emotions (fear, suspense, happiness, care, etc). However, while the emotions are minimal, it may not be necessary for those reading for the plot and action, which were perfect.
How much I liked it: 3 stars
Ideas - World Building: 4 stars
Ideas - Plot: 4.5
Character Depth: 3 stars
Animal Characterisation: 1-2 stars. One-dimensional monsters.
Execution: 5 stars.
October 9, 2021
Spatial Literature Geometry is not my forte. By that I mean, I am not able to adequately picture a scene when there are too many references to where everything is, and it's not clear. It just subtracts, because it makes it hard to know exactly what's happening, so instead I just ignore it, and focus on the tenor, like is what is happening good or bad for the heroes. Anyway, we get to see Sholto again, and we definitely get a really cool glimpse into his character. But another drawback is unlike the first one where it seemed a really cool victory happened, this one seemed more like a bare escape. I think the victory came in a different way, but I was expecting something different. But, we're at a place where book 3 can wrap it up, and leave us with satisfaction. The possible appearance/recognition of a villain from a different series was quite cool as well. Overall, don't expect the greatness of Deltora Quest, but this still has it's good moments.
December 4, 2020
Another day, another totalitarian overthrown. There were a few bits in the final setpiece where I lost track of where everybody was physically in relation to each other, like the nature of the space they were in or something, which was confusing but not deal-breaking. Additionally, there's a wonderful chilling moment here where . I'm still fascinated with what Rodda's doing in this series, the way she's got so many pieces moving around the board, and I'm scratching my head, not understanding what the game is. Of course these seeming incongruities, the answers to these puzzles, will no doubt become clearer as we head through the third door.
October 22, 2021
This installment was somehow better than the first. It was equally as compelling, still progressed the plot and characters, and still had the great writing style of the first book without ever suffering from middle book syndrome. Despite being a fantasy book, every relationship between the characters felt very rooted in reality and grounded enough to allow for the suspension of disbelief to never be stretched too much. The worldbuilding was itch perfect with the pacing and it never felt like too much was given at a time.
September 1, 2026
This one is certainly darker and more fast paced compared to the first book. The story is just as good, even if it does have a completely different vibe.
We also start to see a lot more character growth from the main characters, especially Sonia. The side characters were severely lacking this time though. I didn’t really like any of them, except for Bones. Love Bones. Dirk also sometimes felt like the author wasn’t quite sure what to do with him.
Overall, a satisfying sequel to the first book, and I’m looking forward to seeing how everything ends in the third.
We also start to see a lot more character growth from the main characters, especially Sonia. The side characters were severely lacking this time though. I didn’t really like any of them, except for Bones. Love Bones. Dirk also sometimes felt like the author wasn’t quite sure what to do with him.
Overall, a satisfying sequel to the first book, and I’m looking forward to seeing how everything ends in the third.
May 13, 2025
This book was certainly more intense than the first and has been much harder to put down - as evidenced by how it has only taken me 2 days to read it. The speed at which this story unfolds does not leave much time for calm moments as there is danger at every turn and the ever-pressing feeling that time is running short.
There are some interesting questions being raised here (many I struggle to conjure believable answers for) and I'm keen to have their answers revealed in the final instalment.
There are some interesting questions being raised here (many I struggle to conjure believable answers for) and I'm keen to have their answers revealed in the final instalment.
July 29, 2021
Older children / YA fantasy novel. I enjoyed it but not as much as the first book. It does build on information provided in the first novel but I would have liked a somewhat more concrete 'villain' than a distanced roiling evil. I am interested to see how things conclude in the third book.
May 19, 2017
Good solid adventure tale for the young (10 and above) reader.
October 16, 2017
I didn't understand what was happening in the book even though I read the page over again a couple of times
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