moonlightreads007's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
I definitely needed some time to digest this one after that ending - oh god, that ending... đđđ
Overall, I found this book to be much more action-packed compared with the previous one in the series - in the first book, the author was clearly providing background information and setting the stage for the events that would folllow. The beginning of this second book in the series was very engaging, and I found that the author was able to maintain suspense throughout. I love how the characters grow closer to one another, and their character development is readily observable (with the exception of Sévérin - I really didn't like his behaviour in this book tbh). The middle and ending parts were full of adventure, investigations, action and peril. The descriptions are exceptionally intricate and detailed; the story progression and plot are very well developed and organized. Be warned, the ending gets really dark (no spoilers this time though, I promise). Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book and I would highly recommend it to anyone who liked "The Gilded Wolves" and other similar books with themes of adventure, danger, friendships and mystery.
Overall, I found this book to be much more action-packed compared with the previous one in the series - in the first book, the author was clearly providing background information and setting the stage for the events that would folllow. The beginning of this second book in the series was very engaging, and I found that the author was able to maintain suspense throughout. I love how the characters grow closer to one another, and their character development is readily observable (with the exception of Sévérin - I really didn't like his behaviour in this book tbh). The middle and ending parts were full of adventure, investigations, action and peril. The descriptions are exceptionally intricate and detailed; the story progression and plot are very well developed and organized. Be warned, the ending gets really dark (no spoilers this time though, I promise). Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book and I would highly recommend it to anyone who liked "The Gilded Wolves" and other similar books with themes of adventure, danger, friendships and mystery.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Violence, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Antisemitism and Racism
Minor: Infertility and Miscarriage
issed's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- 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
4.25
- Phenomenal last 100 pages they got me HOOKEDÂ
- Wish we explored more of Zofiaâs Jewish traumaÂ
- Little slow at first but amazing afterÂ
SĂ©verin went from basic but charismatic main character to frightening anti-hero - Really depressing and i was confused about the whole Tristanâs mental illness situation
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Antisemitism, and Colonisation
freya_alex123's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Antisemitism, Grief, and Colonisation
Moderate: Car accident, Misogyny, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Hate crime
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Cursing, Drug use, and Xenophobia
hobbithopeful's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Mystery! Suspense! Watching one of my favorite characters spiral into obsession and alienate everyone around him for the greater good! (My poor Severin) The Silvered Serpent is the second book in the Gilded Wolves trilogy. The dynamic is so different from the last book, everyone is feeling the loss of Tristan. This definitely had a more serious tone, the stakes are higher and cracks are widening between everyone. There were still lots of fun puzzles, history moments, and brilliant imagery. My worry that the group survives till the end increased with every page. I can't wait to read the next book, the ending had like: WHYYYYYYY!!!!!!!Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Blood
Moderate: Antisemitism, Colonisation, and Racism
Minor: Child abuse, Death, and Death of parent
madamenovelist's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
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
erin_mh362's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
I love this series so much. The plot, the characters, just everything about it is so good.Â
I will say that this one was made me a little annoyed at times, because some of the characters were being insanely annoying (cough SĂ©verin and Hypnos cough); I understand why they were acting the way they did but I still wanted to throw the book a few times.Â
Other than the annoying characters I really enjoyed this one, it was very twisty and fun when people werenât dying/ having brushes with deathÂ
I donât currently have the next book but I need it right now because that was one heck of a cliffhangerÂ
I will say that this one was made me a little annoyed at times, because some of the characters were being insanely annoying (cough SĂ©verin and Hypnos cough); I understand why they were acting the way they did but I still wanted to throw the book a few times.Â
Other than the annoying characters I really enjoyed this one, it was very twisty and fun when people werenât dying/ having brushes with deathÂ
I donât currently have the next book but I need it right now because that was one heck of a cliffhangerÂ
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Animal death and Antisemitism
Minor: Infertility
blueberry0531's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Antisemitism
readingthroughinfinity's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- 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? It's complicated
3.5
I read the Gilded Wolves in 2019 and I deserve, quite frankly, to step on lego for not having read the sequel until THREE years later. Three years? For shame.Â
Anyway, I finally listened to it on audio and, although it was missing some of the panache and energy of the first book, I did enjoy it. I really liked the found family vibes of book one, so I was happy to the group back together for another quest, but it was sad to see SĂ©verin so emotionally removed from everyone else.Â
Roshani Chokshi really said, I see you were invested in the romances from book one, well here's nothing but pain in book two. Laila and Enrique, my queen and my soft cinnamon roll, I'm so sorry you both deserved better. I also felt like the plot wasn't always clearly narrated, but this might just be because I was listening to the audiobook. Curious to see how book three ends the trilogy!Â
Content warnings for parental abandonment, grief and mentions of a past death, violence, internalised ableism, prejudice towards sex workers, mentions of antisemitism.Â
Anyway, I finally listened to it on audio and, although it was missing some of the panache and energy of the first book, I did enjoy it. I really liked the found family vibes of book one, so I was happy to the group back together for another quest, but it was sad to see SĂ©verin so emotionally removed from everyone else.Â
Roshani Chokshi really said, I see you were invested in the romances from book one, well here's nothing but pain in book two. Laila and Enrique, my queen and my soft cinnamon roll, I'm so sorry you both deserved better. I also felt like the plot wasn't always clearly narrated, but this might just be because I was listening to the audiobook. Curious to see how book three ends the trilogy!Â
Content warnings for parental abandonment, grief and mentions of a past death, violence, internalised ableism, prejudice towards sex workers, mentions of antisemitism.Â
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Violence, Ableism, and Abandonment
Minor: Antisemitism, Classism, and Injury/Injury detail
thebakerbookworm's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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
"I wish my love was more beautiful."
This quote may not make sense out of context but it really got me at the end of this book... *cries*
This was a decent second book in this trilogy. It had a few slow parts but overall had me engaged and wanting to see what happens. I will say some of the plot still confused me and the world building didn't quite do what I'd hoped in this sequel, but I found myself forgiving all of that because these characters are just so good.
So yeah, I love the characters. We get four POVs again, each perfect. Each grieving in their own way. Each keeping secrets. Each showing their love for each other in different ways. I just want them all to be happy by the end of this trilogy, they deserve it!
Though I guessed the big *twist* at the end of this book, the ending was still a ride and had me reaching for book three immediately. (Thank you to my past self for getting the library book ahead of time!) Can't wait to see where it goes!
This quote may not make sense out of context but it really got me at the end of this book... *cries*
This was a decent second book in this trilogy. It had a few slow parts but overall had me engaged and wanting to see what happens. I will say some of the plot still confused me and the world building didn't quite do what I'd hoped in this sequel, but I found myself forgiving all of that because these characters are just so good.
So yeah, I love the characters. We get four POVs again, each perfect. Each grieving in their own way. Each keeping secrets. Each showing their love for each other in different ways. I just want them all to be happy by the end of this trilogy, they deserve it!
Though I guessed the big *twist* at the end of this book, the ending was still a ride and had me reaching for book three immediately. (Thank you to my past self for getting the library book ahead of time!) Can't wait to see where it goes!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Grief, and Violence
Moderate: Racism, Antisemitism, and Death
kaylamoran's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
I liked this one so much more than the first! I'm going to have to buy the third, it'll annoy me a lot not finishing it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Grief
Minor: Alcohol, Antisemitism, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, and Death of parent