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A review by deedireads
The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
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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!
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!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Antisemitism and Torture