6/22/2023 0 Comments Roshani chokshi the gilded wolves![]() ![]() The element of this book that most excited me is one that was never fully realized - but hinted at strongly enough that I have hope it may be the focus of whatever adventures may follow in sequels. ![]() There are so many characters with unique motivations, so many magical artifacts and conventions, and so many twists that it becomes difficult to feel truly grounded in the story. ![]() They are each other’s fiercest love, greatest danger, and only hope. But when they all come together, the whole becomes almost bloated. Returning to the dark and glamorous 19th century world of her New York Times instant bestseller, The Gilded Wolves, Roshani Chokshi dazzles us with another riveting tale as full of mystery and danger as ever in The Silvered Serpents. Individually, I love all three of these sides that make up the book's narrative triangle - character, world, and plot. ![]() And the heist itself is breakneck, tumbling from one incident to the next with mindboggling complexity. The world is lush and complex, blending magic and technology with the golden glimmer of late nineteenth century Paris. Their intertwining friendships are artfully crafted, giving us a multitude of reasons to root for them as they sprint their way through the plot. The diverse characters each have an iconic presence and the necessary tragic backstory. There can be no doubt that Chokshi has grown as a writer with each book, and The Gilded Wolves takes us to a new level of intrigue. ![]()
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