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A review by writeronherway
The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi
4.0
I couldn’t wait to step back into this world even though I knew that the characters I’d grown to love in The Gilded Wolves were going to be in some dark, twisty places. Tonally, there’s quite a big shift. Hypons’ over enthusiastic attempts to lift the mood often feel discordant. The characters are all dealing with the fallout from losing Tristan, the versions of each other and the bonds they shared before.
Laila, Enrique and Zofia’s friendship was presented beautifully. Even as their roles shift, the trust and honesty in their unconditional love for each other really strengthens their relationships. They shared the difficulty of dealing with a changed Severin, mourning Tristan and the loss of their group dynamic. The new characters added something but I’ll admit, a bit like our core four, I just wanted them to go away!
The myths and legends were elegantly woven in. The setting was beautiful! Ice palace? Yes please! Dead dismembered bodies in the basement? Um, no thank you but okay... Yes, it got dark quickly!
I love (and hate) where we are left at the end. Bit of a shocker. I was waiting for that dagger to come into play but I really did question what Severin had done for a moment! Also... SHE DOESN’T KNOW BECAUSE SHE CRUSHED THE MNEMO BUG! OH NO! I am so excited to see what book 3 brings. Hello Severin’s redemption arc and campaign “let’s save Laila!” Seriously Chokshi, what are you doing to me?
Laila, Enrique and Zofia’s friendship was presented beautifully. Even as their roles shift, the trust and honesty in their unconditional love for each other really strengthens their relationships. They shared the difficulty of dealing with a changed Severin, mourning Tristan and the loss of their group dynamic. The new characters added something but I’ll admit, a bit like our core four, I just wanted them to go away!
The myths and legends were elegantly woven in. The setting was beautiful! Ice palace? Yes please! Dead dismembered bodies in the basement? Um, no thank you but okay... Yes, it got dark quickly!
I love (and hate) where we are left at the end. Bit of a shocker. I was waiting for that dagger to come into play but I really did question what Severin had done for a moment! Also... SHE DOESN’T KNOW BECAUSE SHE CRUSHED THE MNEMO BUG! OH NO! I am so excited to see what book 3 brings. Hello Severin’s redemption arc and campaign “let’s save Laila!” Seriously Chokshi, what are you doing to me?