read the Gilded Wolves recently and loved it. The twists and turns, the characters, everything. When I got my hands on this I tore into it and it was amazing. The characters are so marvellously flawed, so wonderful and human. The plot was fast paced, the world building excellent, and there were plenty of plot twists. I truly loved everything about this book and I hate that I have to wait so long for the next one now. I definitely am enjoying that a lot more authors are sharing their stories through different character’s viewpoints, I find it really enriches the story when you can read through the eyes of the different characters. I absolutely cannot wait until the third book! Now I need to go back and read her other series that I haven’t read

The Gilded Wolves was one of my favorite books of this year and I think Silvered Serpents is going to be one of my favorites for 2020. I read it in about 2 days, putting everything else I was reading on hold. There is something about the way Roshani Chokshi writes that grips your attention and doesn't let go until she's done with the story. I need so many answers after the ending of this story and I can't wait for the third installment. This will continue to be a series I recommend highly to patrons.

You can’t finish a book like that and expect me to wait for a whole year to read the next part!

For the millionth time, I want to praise Roshani Chokshi's talent! She has this special way with words that just goes to my bloodstream and spreads through my veins straight to my heart. She is a Goddess of Words, I swear!

The Silvered Serpents is more mature and intense than its predecessor. The stakes are higher and our band of misfortunate characters are changed due to the events of The Gilded Wolves. They are darker now, more burdened, and it feels in every word and thought, how desperately they are trying to come back to normal. But their obsessive pursuit for the Power of God holds them in its grip. Would it bring them absolution or would it become their ruination?

I have to say that for the whole time I was reading this book, the feeling that I am not reading a young adult book never left me. I mean, it's for sure is a good feeling, and I am happy our characters are not 16 y.o. teenagers (looks at Six of Crows). It feels that the mood became darker, and the literal and figurative cold in the story was pressing its freezing tips on my back. I felt how desperate Severin, Laila, Enrique, Sofia and Hypnos felt, how lonely despite been together.

The way Roshani builds up layers of mythology, creating one untied world of wonder, with scary creatures as well as with the marvellous ones. It's unique and fascinating to follow her genius, exploring the icy wilderness of Russia in this part. As a Russian myself, I have to say I was completely satisfied with the way Russian culture was portrayed in the book.

I don't want to give anything of the plot away because this instalment holds quite a few revelations that will make readers gasp, and I am here to entice you to dive into them but not to reveal them beforehand. Just wait and see for yourself how this giant snowball will melt, revealing its secrets. I for sure enjoyed the process and can't wait for more!

A highly enjoyable continuation of The Gilded Wolves, full of love, danger, and hope!

<I>*Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review *</i >

<b>★★★★★ 5 stars! </b>

<i> ‘I know you dream what I dream, a world where people like us are not kept under foot, but restored to a place of equality’ </i>

I have been waiting for this ever since I read The Gilded Wolves and I loved The Silvered Serpents even more! It is much darker than The Gilded Wolves, and also even more enthralling, and I absolutely couldn’t put this down!

Chokshi has crafted a dark, magical, heartbreaking and dazzling tale of fantasy, presenting an abstract depiction of western colonialism, including a system of ‘forging’ (magic) set around the turn of the century, which is steeped in philosophical and mythological references (eastern and western alike), set primarily in Russia (in contrast to the Gilded Wolves' Paris setting).

This book is full of beautifully crafted characters, seem to be real, especially in terms of their emotions nd struggles, such as Séverin.’s grief, Zofia’s attempting to cope with her Aspergers, and Laila's struggles to face mortality.

<i>'What he felt now was a different kind of incredulity. The kind witty one has released a dream into the world, only to rediscover it on the ground, trampled and stained’</i>

The writing style is absolutely stunning, the words practically jump off the page, with vivid imagery, captivating dialogue and just enough witty banter.

I enjoyed the mixed backgrounds of the characters (French/Algerian, Polish, Indian, Spanish/Filipino) - it's unusual to see such a mixture of backgrounds in one book in literature, and I feel like it's very much a reflection of my own life! I also enjoyed that this series is inclusive of differing sexualities without it seeming to be just for the sake of being inclusive.

I also very much enjoyed the commentary the book offers on religion and divinity, especially concerning the quest to become ‘a god’.

This book contained none of the usual tropes and archetypes of YA and NA literature and I appreciated that very much. Especially with regards to the romances, it didn't fall into any of the usual clichés.

However THAT ENDING KILLED ME.I am not okay. I need the third book. Like yesterday.

I was so thrilled to be approved to read the Silvered Serpents as I loved The Gilded Wolves so much. Roshani Chokshi is an immensely talented author and I cannot wait to see what else she does with her future. She is able to create immensely beautiful worlds that are full of excitement and intrigue. Silvered Serpents is no different. In this sequel we travel from the heart of Paris to the streets of Russia and mingle with goddesses in abandoned mansions. Oh my gosh get ready for this book to make waves and top the charts come February 2020.

As it had been a few weeks since I read the book preceding this one, it took a little bit of time before I got into this book and really remembered details about the characters. But as soon as I was caught back up, I could not put it down. It was nonstop action, mystery solving and complex relationships. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I am anxiously awaiting the next book to find out what will happen to Laila, Severin, and the rest of the gang. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys this genre. *This review will also be posted on Goodreads.*

I was really looking forward to this sequel of The Gilded Wolves. I'm now really looking for to the next book!

Very readable. Great characters. Great fantasy elements.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for providing me with an e-copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was amazing! The treasure hunting was fascinating, the descriptions of the wonders were beautiful, and--most of all--the characters made me fall in love with them even more.

Not only did the characters make me fall more in love with them, but they broke my heart as we were shown more of their internal struggles. I'm truly invested in each of them and want to see their dreams (most of those dreams at least...) realized by the end of the series.

Roshani did a great job of dropping hints to puzzles or plot twists in such a way that they niggled at the back of your mind but didn't really reveal themselves until moments before the characters realized. It's the most fun when it isn't all too easy, but it doesn't come out of nowhere either. She set things up perfectly all the way through the book.

The author also has a lovely way of writing that feels almost like poetry. The world she's created in these books glitters and shines, broods and shocks. I can picture the fine details of the story and it feels like a rich painting. I always know Roshani's books will be enjoyable to read because of the magical way she uses words.

That cliffhanger ending though! How am I going to wait until the third book to see what happens? :( I need everyone to be okay again! Hopefully the time will fly by until I get to read the next one.

An excellent follow up to The Gilded Wolves. I was interested in seeing how the ending of The Gilded Wolves would effect the characters this time around and was pleasantly surprised by the ending! You learn some secrets about Tristan this go around as well as some other big shockers, but still no answer for how Tristan got his scar. Maybe next book? Either way, it's always great fun coming across the part where the author gleans the title and I'm already excited for book 3, because I know it's just gotta be coming or I might cry lol.

Second books in trilogies have been my favorites, historically speaking. That's been the case most of the time. Second books are Peak Angst™. Second books up the stakes. I live for second books. I can’t say for sure whether that will be the case here until the final book is in my hands (weeping that it's not), but THE SILVERED SERPENTS was good. Very good. The last several chapters had me on edge and I don't think I will recover. Roshani Chokshi has delivered another stunner that's equal parts thrilling as it is utterly magical. I cannot wait to see how this series wraps up.

Absolutely phenomenal sequel to the blockbuster GILDED WOLVES. In WOLVES readers were introduced to a unique new version of the world we thought we knew, and introduced to some of the most compelling and dynamic characters in YA Lit today. SERPENTS continues the journey, taking us on adventure after adventure with Sèverin, Enrique, Zofia, and the others all while keeping the reader surprised and holding their breath at each reveal. I am constantly impressed by Chokshi, and SERPENTS was no exception. Highly recommended for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Stephanie Garber, and Jay Kristoff.

The Silvered Serpents picks up where The Gilded Wolves left off. Initially, I wasn't fond of it and was struggling to continue reading but then at around the 100-page mark, it got better.

The Silvered Serpents was definitely a darker novel when compared to its predecessor. Severin and his crew head to Russia in search of the Divine Lyrics, an artifact of the Fallen House that grants people the power of God. Yet, the icy palace that supposedly harbors the Divine Lyrics has traps, ancient Forging, crystalline ice animals, goddesses with deadly secrets, and mysterious unsolved murders... leading them to the uncover hidden secrets that could unravel the world around them.

The plot... it took me a while to get into it but once I was hooked and started understanding what was going on, it got a lot better. I loved the alternating characters- each one stood out and had their own "voice" that they didn't blend into each other. The world-building was wonderfully done and felt so magical.

The characters.... added so much angst!!! Following the aftermath of The Gilded Wolves, there was a lot of healing and tonnes of complicated feelings *cough* Severin/Laila *cough* as they try to cope and move forward. I really enjoyed reading Zofia's POV because she added introspection and was just interesting to read from her perspective.

That ending though..... what a cliffhanger! Tea was shook there... The worst part is now I have to wait until 2021 for some much-needed closure because of THAT ENDING!!!

*Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press publishers for providing a free ARC

If you enjoyed the first one you'll like this as well. It benefits from the same lyricism, the same glittering kind of cleverness. That said, it suffers the same flaws - unlikable, selfish characters, and a kind of hurry up and wait storytelling that I find...annoying.

This book set only months after Gilded Wolves has the group on another adventure. They are off to Russia intent on discovering the long hidden Sleeping Palaces and its purported treasures. However, the group is still reeling from the unexpected betrayal and loss of Tristan. Each member is processing those events in their own way. The group's cohesion is disintegrating and they are going to need to band together to survive this next test. As with Gilded Wolves, the book has the smarts, originality, and interpersonal drama to keep the reader entranced. Warning, the cliff hanger on this is brutal. Can't wait to see how it all resolves in the next book!

"A small part of him hesitated, but he steeled himself. He was doing this for them. For his friends. The more he cared about their feelings, the harder his task became. And so he endeavored to feel nothing at all."

My absolute favorite viewpoint is Zofia and this book made me love her even more. I love the nuances of all their personalities, the plot twists, the world building....I need a more...

4 Stars

So I read The Gilded Wolves right at the beginning of this year and loved it, despite finding certain aspects of the plot and magic system rather confusing. It was very Indiana Jones, with a hint of Six of Crows, but set in nineteenth century Paris. It was so much fun.

The Silvered Serpents is a darker novel, not quite so fun, but I absolutely adored the characters, especially Zofia, who is a gem. I loved the more introspective sections, of which there are a lot. There wasn't a single perspective I disliked, which given how many characters there are is quite some feat. However I still had the same problem as before in that I found myself disorientated a lot by the plot - more specifically where the characters were and what they were doing. I also think a glossary for some of the terms used in the story would be quite helpful (there might be one in the finished copy but I couldn't find one on my Kindle ARC). This didn't detract from my enjoyment of the story that much though - at the end of the day I prefer character-driven stories, and while I do appreciate a smooth plot too, lovable characters will always keep me hooked, and this series has plenty. I can't wait for the final instalment.

I wasn’t a big fan of The Gilded Wolves,just couldn’t get into it.Thought I’d give this book a try to see if it was better.I’m glad I did! The characters are well evolved and their relationships with each other was defined in this book.Each of them gets their moment here.You get to know them as individuals and as a team working together hunting for an object in Russia.
Can’t wait for book 3!
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*Spoiler free, 4.75 stars*

While I didn't overwhelmingly adore The Gilded Wolves, I liked it enough to be anticipating the sequel. The characters were brilliant, and I was looking forward to seeing them again! And it sounded like the stakes would be raised even higher and I was looking forward to seeing how everything played out.

I really, really loved this book. I loved it a lot more than the first one. Everything that I didn't really enjoy in The Gilded Wolves seemed to be nonexistent here. I might have had a few issues here and there, but everything else was so amazingly good.

I'm the first book, I found the writing to be kind of heavy in a way. It felt like it was almost too much. The descriptions, the explanations, and everything felt like it was packed so full it was close to bursting. In this one, it evened out a lot. It has the same magical feel to it, but it didn't feel so heavy. The descriptions were gorgeous and I felt like I could see the world more clearly. The setting felt solid and I connected with the characters more.

Speaking of characters, I LOVE THEM A WHOLE LOT. I kind of just liked them before, but WOW I LOVE THEM NOW. I'm always worried with this many POVs, how everything is going to balance out, but it's done so well here. They're all so distinct and they all feel so themselves. I adore Enquire and his adorableness and his love for history. I completely love Zofia and her steadfast logic and her love of sugar cookies. Hypnos is hilarious and just wants to belong. Laila is her own person and she is completely capable of whatever she wants to do. And Sèverin has so much turmoil and is holding onto so many secrets. He wants to protect the people he loves so much that it's almost like it warps his mind.

There's also new characters. I can't say much because I don't want to spoil anything, but they're great. I loved who they turned out to be and I can't wait to see how they turn out.

I found the setting so cool. I don't know how much I want to say ah! But I was icey and so full of amazing things. I found it fascinating.

Going into this book, I didn't remember much from the first book. So it took me awhile to get into, but I found I was able to pick up quickly what was going on! But, I still don't quite know what's going on with all the Houses and how this world is structured. Nevertheless, it's really cool and I like it!

I found a portion of this book, right after the beginning and right before the middle, to a bit boring. I dunno why, but it felt like things were dragging there. But, things picked up and they didn't slow down. I also felt like there was a lot of historical information that was presented very quickly. It's probably just a me thing, but I found it hard to wrap my head fully around some of it. I found it interesting, but I had a hard time remembering all the small details. I think I'll just leave that job to Enrique haha.

The relationships were truly something to behold. There are so many, good and bad, and they are all so well done. Feelings are complicated and there's malice between people and love between others. Ah, some of it was just so complicated in the best possible way.

I'm not 100% sure how I feel about the ending, but I'm pretty sure I loved it. It ends and you know stuff but characters don't know stuff and there's only a small time until they know stuff but it ends and what if something happens! And then there's the weird mindsets of characters and you don't quite know what people are thinking, but it's going to be great to find out but you have to wait to find out.

This book is brutal and full of feelings and dripping with magic. It's so, so good. It has amazing characters and so many feelings. I highly, highly recommend it.

This book has ruined me and for the better. But now 2021 and the last book are even further away now...

Return to the world of "The Gilded Wolves" for more treasure hunting, more puzzles, more Forging, and more mystery...

Still reeling from the loss of one of their own, Severin's team comes together for one last acquisition, what is to be the biggest find of their careers: to find The Divine Lyrics, a book that the Fallen House was rumored to have in their possession that supposedly gives its users the power of God. Their search takes them to Russia, and to the icy palace that once belonged to the Fallen House that is full of traps, unique Forging, and disturbing secrets. The deeper they get in, the more danger they face. Will the team survive this one last heist?

There is not enough words in the English language to express how fantastic this book is. The plot, the twists, the puzzles, the characters, the dialogue, the descriptions....

That being said, "The Silvered Serpents" is a brilliant example of a book that is simultaneously plot-driven and character-driven. Each of the four narrators has a distinct voice, and their own individual goals, worries, strengths, weaknesses, and successes. Each are struggling with impending change and finding their place in the world, suddenly unsure of what their futures will hold after the unexpected upheaval following a loss in their little family. This isn't the same happy team from "The Gilded Wolves", and that's okay, because the team is relearning how to be a family and learning how to heal, how to move forward, and trying to figure out their place in the world. Despite the distance that has grown between the team during the time that has passed from book one to book two, they all still really work well together and clearly care deeply for each other. The team is more than a team; they're a found family, whether they acknowledge it or not.

And the plot. Oh, the plot. Oh, how it thickens... Oh, how I so desperately need to scream about it with someone because if you thought that the ending of "The Gilded Wolves" was intense, it is nothing compared to the end of "The Silvered Serpents"....

If you haven't read "The Gilded Wolves" yet, start now and prepare yourself for "The Silvered Serpents".

OMG. OMG! I need the next book STAT!

This was a great addition to the Gilded Wolves novels. The crew is the same, but they have splintered apart after the tragic events of the first book. Severin brings the group together for one last heist (or what he hopes will change his fortunes) and for differing reasons they join him. Will the Fallen House succeed in their plans? Will the team learn to trust each other again?

I was hooked from the start, and I'm anxious about what is in store for the future of the team.