The Gilded Wolves

SIX OF CROWS by way of THE LAST MAGICIAN, Roshani Chokshi's THE GILDED WOLVES is a decadent romp in 19th century Paris full of magic, adventure, and plenty of delight along the way. If, like me, you were on the fence about Chokshi's previous YA novels and hesitate in picking this one up, I'm here to tell you that you would be doing yourself a disfavor by skipping it. Imagination and wonder seeps through every lush page. You'll be hard-pressed to not immediately fall in love with this distinctive and diverse crew of characters that are flawed yet instantly root-able. You'll laugh at the banter, swoon at the romance, and seize with every tense moment as you race through catacombs and untangle the mysteries of legends and secret societies. THE GILDED WOLVES is the successor to SIX OF CROWS that I've been waiting for and it does not disappoint. The only question is: when can I get my hands on the next installment?

LOVED this book. I can't wait for it to come out so that I can recommend it to my students. I think it is a mix of Ocean's 11, James Bond, The DaVinci Code, and The Alchemyst series. The history, religion, and political lessons woven into the fantasy of this book is very intelligent. Students will love this fast-paced adventure.

Magic, mathematics and mayhem. Heists, history and humor. Glamour, gore and a gardener’s pet gargantuan spider. Welcome to the world of “The Gilded Wolves.” Set in 1889 Paris, readers are swiftly enveloped into a high-action heist led by an “Ocean’s 11” type troupe teens. Each character is intoxicatingly enjoyable, and as an ensemble of friends, they each contribute talents and traits critical to the team’s success. In their pursuit of ancient artifacts, planning is paramount and death-defying dangers abound.

Readers will revel in Chokshi’s ability to seamlessly integrate a breadth of knowledge to construct a world that is superbly imaginative and brilliantly built. Alluring costume design and stunning architecture heighten story aesthetics. Enigmatic equations and expertly engineered gadgets add technical appeal. Kitchen concoctions, a performer’s perfumes, and chemical explosions intensify olfactory experiences. Meanwhile, allusions to mythology and religion intensify the depth of the story.

Roshani Chokshi’s writing acumen is astounding. She crafts polished prose, ignites multi-sensory imagery, and delivers dialogue that is deliciously dry, undeniably funny, and always true to character. “The Gilded Wolves” is truly a “14 carat” contribution to the fantasy canon. Guaranteed to enrapture YA and adult readers alike. Recommended for grades 9 and up. ~Lisa Brennan, Middle School Librarian @noveltalk _ARC via Netgalley

A lush, decadent, adventure story! Oh, Roshani Chokshi, how I want to live completely in your world! This is a story that I didn’t know I needed. 20th century France, magic, adventure, heist. The first in a series that I will be anxiously waiting to devour.

The Gilded Wolves will leave you breathless. Roshani's exquisite descriptions of the late 1800's reimagined with a modern twist set the tone for this fantasy quest. There were once four leading houses, but circumstances have now left only two in power. Severin, the lead character, hopes to change that. All he needs to do is find a way to secure his right as the heir to one of the leading houses with the help of his friends, an unexpected alliance, and the magic of forging. The journey is told from the alternating viewpoints of each team member and speeds toward an unexpected conclusion that will leave you wanting so much more.

The Gilded Wolves was a lush and sumptuous masterpiece, perfect for fans of Six of Crows, A Darker Shade of Magic, and A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue. Roshani Chokshi could probably write a grocery list and I would read it.