alindstadtcorbeax
Written on Dec 4, 2020
RTC
Séverin and his team members might have successfully thwarted the Fallen House, but victory came at a terrible cost - one that still haunts all of them. Desperate to make amends, Séverin pursues a dangerous lead to find a long lost artifact rumored to grant its possessor the power of God. Their hunt lures them far from Paris, and into the icy heart of Russia where crystalline ice animals stalk forgotten mansions, broken goddesses carry deadly secrets, and a string of unsolved murders makes the crew question whether an ancient myth is a myth after all. As hidden secrets come to the light and the ghosts of the past catch up to them, the crew will discover new dimensions of themselves. But what they find out may lead them down paths they never imagined. A tale of love and betrayal as the crew risks their lives for one last job.
- ISBN10 1250144574
- ISBN13 9781250144577
- Publish Date 22 September 2020
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 5 April 2024
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Wednesday Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 416
- Language English
Reviews
RTC
Terri M. LeBlanc
Written on Oct 17, 2020
What an amazing second installment of The Gilded Wolves series. This world is so rich and the nuanced. There is always something hidden behind every word and backstory. I can't wait to read the next in the series.
I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Quirky Cat
Written on Sep 14, 2020
I received a copy of The Silvered Serpents in exchange for a fair and honest review.
The Silvered Serpents is the long-awaited sequel to The Gilded Wolves, by Roshani Chokshi. When the first novel came out, it was one of my favorites of the year. And I can tell you with complete honesty, the sequel is setting up to do the same.
Severin and the team are still reeling from the loss that came at the end of The Gilded Wolves. Yet they still have a mission, a goal to find a long lost treasure. Some are seeking the treasure to prove a point, others to sate their curiosity. While some? They're aware that their success or failure will decide the fate for one of their own.
“When the devil waged war in the heavens, even angels had to fall.”
It has been a hot minute since The Gilded Wolves released. Fans have had to wait quite some time for the sequel. That begs the question, is The Silvered Serpents worth the wait? The answer is yes. Absolutely and without a doubt, yes.
There is so much to love about this novel, I'm honestly not even sure where to begin. Let's start with my emotional reaction to it all, yes? I loved it. I was drawn in from the very first page, and quickly found myself devouring it.
It's also a book that left me exceedingly anxious at points, thanks to everything that was at stake. More than that, this book made me literally scream with shock at one point. My cats did not appreciate my sudden outburst, let me tell you. Yet it's the truth, and it shows how emotionally invested I became in this book.
“-perhaps monsters were misunderstood gods; deities with plans too grand for humans; a phantom of evil that drank from the roots of good.”
The world is still as beautiful and fascinating as it was the first time around. I still desperately want to see more of it, as well as more of the forging (the equivalent of magic) in this world. The characters are amazing, being very human, and at times, flawed. They pay a price for their flaws, and their failures. I think that's one of the many reasons I love this series so very much.
I was surprised by the more whimsical and lighthearted moments. Much of those I have to give credit to Zofia for. Her way of looking at the world and reacting to it left me amused. At several points she even managed to make me laugh, though I'm sure that she would not have actually intended to do so.
My biggest regret right now? That I have to sit here and anxiously wait on news about the next novel in the series. As with The Silvered Serpents, I have no doubt that the wait will be worth it. But the ending certainly made that wait just a touch more difficult.
Check out more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
pagingserenity
Written on Aug 21, 2020
Linda
Written on Jul 11, 2020
Oh my goodness - I don't even know where to start with this. Fantastic installment, but with such an ending my heart is totally shattered while I have to wait for the next book.
Amber (The Literary Phoenix)
Written on May 23, 2020
There is so much to like about this book, I’m faltering about where to begin. A bit of context – I’m writing this review on Saturday at 5:30am, because I woke up at 3:45am and rather than go back to sleep, my first thought was, “You know what I could do? I could read The Silvered Serpents.” That’s how much this book hooked me, and how much I’ve looked forward to sitting down and reading it. The story swallowed me whole from its first pages, and after that, it was so easy to traverse down into the belly of the leviathan.
For one, I love this cast of characters. I know the crew from Six of Crows gets a lot of love, but I like this group better. I love every one of them – from Severin’s icy exterior and desperation to Hypnos’ insecure flourishes, to Enrique’s lectures (he’s so precious) and Laila’s careful knowing. And Zofia? Zofia is one of my favorite characters of all time. Period. They all come to life in their own ways, have their own independent stories weaving in and out of the main plot line. We got to know them in The Gilded Wolves, but they really get their footing in The Silvered Serpents.
Then, of course, there is the story itself. I often criticize second books for their nature of offering a means to an end, a bridge rather than a story. Not the case here. The Silvered Serpents stands clearly as its own story. The only exception to this rule is the ending, which is a major cliffhanger and I am absolutely dying because not only is this book not released until September 22 (I’m writing this review in May), but also, I have no idea when book three will be arriving. And I’m certain there will be a book three. There has to be.
But in regards to the story itself, I continue to appreciate the way each character is vital to its progression, and the way Rosh effortlessly weaves in subtle nuances and twists. Her mythology and history adds to her world and while the setting of The Silvered Serpents is starkly different from L’Eden and the Paris catacombs of the first book, it is still marvelous played. She finds the balance between artistry and directness in her descriptions, and balances out the intricate world with playful banter even in some tense situations, and generally the whole thing flows perfectly and I am just utterly in awe of her. Seriously. I’m so excited for all of you who haven’t read this yet. You’re in for a treat.
Without giving too much away, expect the stakes to be higher in The Silvered Serpents. Expect more obstacles, more duplicity, and more tension. Come for the characters you loved in The Gilded Wolves, and stay for the sharp edges of this world and the secrets to be unlocked. You won’t regret it.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from NetGalley and Wednesday Books in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Inkslinger
Written on Nov 26, 2019
"There are about a million things I love about 'The Silvered Serpents,' the latest in the Gilded Wolves series by Roshani Chokshi, and one thing, I absolutely detest. We'll save that for last though, because in no way do I want to allow it to overshadow the rest.
Though the series seems to be billed as Young Adult, the themes are actually very mature and fully developed, as are many of the scenarios the group of characters find themselves in. The relationships don't lack depth or physical contact, the author simply.. easily manages to convey it without getting down into the 'smutty details.'
Her prose is elegant and she deftly swings between intimate emotional sequences and moments of fast-paced action, without--"