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ddnreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Racism, Physical abuse, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Violence, Torture, Kidnapping, and Grief
madamenovelist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Torture, Religious bigotry, Murder, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Hate crime, Grief, Death, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Colonisation, Body horror, Antisemitism, Blood, Gore, Xenophobia, Physical abuse, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, Genocide, and Sexual content
micheala's review
4.0
I didn't love how some of the characters, particularly Severin and Laila acted. I also thought that the group trusted new people way too quickly and was annoyed by this change in behaviour.
We have exactly the same set of POVs as we did in the first one, which made it feel like Hypnos wasn't actually a part of the group, even though he is (at least I think the narration was trying to make him seem like a member of the group). Overall, not including even a couple chapters from his POV felt like a missed opportunity.
You can't really talk about any specifics in this book without running the risk of spoilers. I will say that based on the head long rush of the final 5 or so chapters, reading the final book in the trilogy fairly soon after is advised. I know I'll be driving into the conclusion right away.
Moderate: Grief, Torture, Antisemitism, Blood, and Violence
oliverreeds's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Kidnapping, Confinement, Murder, Physical abuse, Torture, and Racism
bookling_thoughts's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Torture, and Violence
ncoletti's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Murder, Torture, and Blood
maryjames's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gore, Grief, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Antisemitism, Death of parent, Murder, Physical abuse, and Racism
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, and Colonisation
deedireads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Silvered Serpents is the second book in the Gilded Wolves trilogy by Roshani Chokshi. I read The Gilded Wolves a few years ago, when it first came out, and then again recently as a re-read. Then it was on to this one, all in preparation for the third and final book coming out this month!
The trilogy is a multi-POV story about crew of young heisters, led by a man (boy? idk, it’s YA) named Séverin. In The Gilded Wolves, they embark on a mission to restore Severin’s status as head of one of the four ruling families, and pretty much save the world from an unknown enemy trying to restore the Tower of Babel and become gods. This one picks up where that one left off, with our characters fractured but determined to find an ancient book they all desperately want for different reasons. But beware: Séverin is spiraling and soooooo dramatic in this one. Be prepared to want to shake him, lol.
These books are basically Six of Crows but a little more formulaic and tropey. That said, I still think they’re a lot of fun. Part of the experience is knowing they’re formulaic and then just sitting back to enjoy the ride, fall in love with the characters, root for your favorite ‘ships, and see how they’ll defeat the bad guys. These books would make a really great, fast-paced read between heavier books or books with intense world-building. I’m hooked now and definitely ready for The Bronzed Beasts!
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Antisemitism and Torture
starlessnights's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Torture, and Violence