![]() ![]() 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. But when they all come together, the whole becomes almost bloated. ![]() ![]() 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. Caitlyn Vanorder, Bookmarks The Gilded Wolves breathes wonder into the world, but The Silvered Serpents stares in a starker darkness. The world is lush and complex, blending magic and technology with the golden glimmer of late nineteenth century Paris. The Gilded Wolves was a phenomenal masterpiece of heist fantasy and The Silvered Serpents was a perfect tear your heart out adventure heist fantasy that almost ripped my heart out of my chest. 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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