Oh my God, okay so instead of thinking about the cliffhanger ending and how I have to wait for book 3, I'm just thinking about how I, like Zofia, like sugar cookies and would really like some right now. I also kind of want to buy an ice tray to make ice animals.

Anyway, this is a great sequel to Gilded Wolves but Roshani seems to like making her readers feel pain. It explores how grief has effected the characters and how it has changed them. It also introduces some interesting new characters. Can't wait for book 3!

I really enojoyed The Gilded Wolves, but I think this one was even better! I felt like I really got to understand the characters more and it was great seeing more into their pasts. The beginning of this book was definitely sad to me after learning how everything transpired after the ending of book 1! Their group dynamic was totally different, and almost non existent! It was tough to read about Severin’s grief turning him cold and emotionless. I was relieved when the group finally got together again and decided to find “the Devine Lyrics.” At the same time, I didn’t like that Severin wanted to find it solely to become a God so he wouldn’t have to feel anymore! It is exhilarating watching them figure out all these puzzles and plan this epic heist together! I loved the Russian setting and the Sleeping Palace, Roshani provides beautiful imagery throughout this book. There were definitely some exciting twists and revelations in the second half of the book. The ending left me wanting more to find out what happens next! I can’t wait for book 3!!!

*I received an e-arc from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

Wow! I’m kind of speechless. This sequel surpassed my expectations. I really enjoyed the Gilded Wolves, but I loved this one! It’s magical, twisty, diabolical, and one heck of a ride!

The Silvered Serpents takes place right where The Gilded Wolves left off. They have thwarted the Fallen House, but at a very steep price. Desperate to make amends, Severin follows a lead for the long last artifact. The hunt brings them from Paris to an Ice Palace in Russia, where the majority of the story takes place. The crew, still grieving the loss of one of their own are thrown into quite the risky venture. There are lots of clandestine activities that take place, and the things that are revealed will leave you questioning everything.

I felt much more connected to the characters this time around. We learn even more about where they all come from, and what makes them tick, as the book has multiple points of view once again. On this adventure, the crew must decide if they’re going to give into their grief, or if they will enjoy the moments that they have, as they work together to find the artifact.

If you thought the ending of The Gilded Wolves was heartrending, be forewarned that this ending will make you desperate for the third book.

"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"

Holy crow! I often struggle with book two's of a series because they tend to be fillers but to be honest I enjoyed this one much more than Gilded Wolves. The adventures found in The Silvered Serpent are truly unique. You will board a roller coaster of twists you won't be expecting.

This team of misfits are grieving the loss of their friend when they're thrown into an adventure filled with secrets and lies. Some secrets will be revealed and leave you reeling. If you thought the ending of Gilded Wolves broke you than you better prepare for more heartbreak because the ending of Silvered Serpents will leave you breathless.

You won't know who to trust or where to turn when it comes to the twists in this YA Fantasy. Better get prepared for the ride of your life!

This is the sequel to The Gilded Wolves! The first book was already great but The Silvered Serpents was amazing! I absolutely adored the Russian setting and reconnecting with most of the characters. And I also had the feeling that the characters really developed! This series definitely deserves the comparison to Six of Crows!

FIVE STARS!

I remember easily giving THE GILDED WOLVES five stars last year because it--simply--deserved it. Lyrical writing, powerful imagery, and INCREDIBLE characterization. Like it did last time with Paris, the book manages to take the glimmering setting of 19th century Russian Empire and slowly unveils the darkness lying beneath. More twisting treasure hunts, more challenging puzzles, and of course, more drama and angst between the characters as they struggle to cope with what happened in the first book.

Word of caution, though. This book is much darker than the previous one, not in a bad way of course, but just don't pick it up expecting the same jokes and banter.

I read the first in the series and looked forward to the second entry. It did not disappoint. It was paced better than the first and felt like the author really found their rhythm.

After beating the remnants of the Fallen House, the entire team is reeling. Haunted by his brother’s death, Severin finds himself follow clues to find The Divine Lyrics, a legendary book that is rumored to be able to rebuild The Tower of Babel. If such a book were to fall into the wrong hands, suffering, pain, and guilt would vanish and godhood would take over. The clues bring him to the doorstep of the Fallen House’s Sleeping Palace in Russia. Could someone be planning on using the book? Is Fallen House really gone? Has someone picked up where they left off? Complex characterizations draw the readers easily into the story. The plot is well-developed and complex. Full of grief betrayal, adventure, and monsters create an intrigue set of twists and turns that keep the reader turning the page. Readers who like fantasy adventure will enjoy reading this book. However, they will need to read the first book to understand what is going on.

Please note: This was a complementary review copy from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No financial compensation was received.

Severin misses his brother Tristan despite his flaws. Severin is looking for the sleeping palace where treasures of great power are hidden. Severin wants to become a god and feel no pain which I found wrong on so many levels. Laila is dying and needs the book of divine lyrics in order to live. I love the name Laila. I read the first book and really liked it and wanted to love this one. I tryed to get interested but I was bored by the dialogue and descriptions

There are very few authors that write sequels who know their characters. Roshani Chokshi is one of those writers. While The Silvered Serpents does not pick up right after the ending of The Gilded Wolves the character development that happened is at the forefront of this story. We learn exactly how each of the characters is dealing with their personal loss and this sets up the stage for the choices and events moving forward. Each of the characters makes decisions that are in line with how they all react individually to their grief. I was on the edge of my seat reading waiting to see how everything was going to unfold, I made assumptions, some correct, that had me re-reading certain passages or chapters because I was so invested and could not believe that something had happened. This story pulls you in, eats your heart, and still has you begging for more.

well, this story was so good! i loved how this story was more darker and raw. the characters were all really put through the wringer. this story really showed how all of the characters are "each others' fiercest love."

i don't really want to spoil the plot but this story was so frickin good. i loved that the treasure hunt was more expansive and there was a lot more at stake. we met a few new characters and got to know the previous characters better. the gang is back for an intense heist with the bar set higher than before.

this book left off on a cliffhanger that has me needing book 3 now. i can't wait for the next installment to see what will happen for this group of friends.

↠ 5 stars

a big thanks to netgalley and wednesday books for the ARC!

I rated this book five stars, so as usual this review is more me gushing than me actually saying anything constructive. But I'll do my best to get a little technical anyway.

Our favorite crew is still feeling the aftermath of Tristan's death, and the story starts three weeks before the Winter Conclave takes place. Like the blurb says, the crew has to follow a lead to the mythical Divine Lyrics, a book that would grant the reader God-like powers. If there's anyone who needs this object most, it's Laila, who will die if she doesn't find a solution to her forging problem.

But first, let's talk a little about Séverin. Have y'all read Queen of Air and Darkness? Remember when Julian went full emotionless? So Séverin is kind of like that here, except for some reason it's worse. He's just so darn cold, and he wants to protect his crew so bad, but he doesn't see that the way he's doing it is never going to work.

We see a lot more from the other characters, too. We learn more about the fears and their dreams, and I honestly felt for all of them. All the main characters have their own POV chapters, and never once did I dread reading about a certain character. What this means is that all characters are so well-developed, I like reading about all of them in equal measure. There area also two new important side characters, who are.... interesting, to say the least.

Let's talk a little about world and pace. I think Chokshi has a genuine talent for making scenes come to life in my head, because I could perfectly see everything that happened in this book. Additionally, the pacing of this book was really good. It's medium to fast paced, and never slows down. To hammer down on that point a little more, I read this book nearly in one sitting. I just had to find out more, and know what would happen next.

Lastly, I honestly can't think of anything technical that I didn't like in this book. I didn't like certain side characters, but that's not enough to dock points over. The only thing I can say is that since this is an e-Arc, there were still some mistakes. Tiny errors, but still noticeable. Obviously I won't dock points over that either, since the book still has to go through final edits, but I do hope all the mistakes will be resolved in the final version.

Final thoughts: I seriously loved this book. It flowed so well, and I love where all the character arcs are going. I'm definitely looking forward to the third book.

Thank you to the publisher and Netglley for a free digital ARC.
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After reading book 1 in Juanuary of 2019, I knew I would love these characters for books to come. Book 2 did not disappoint.
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Loved: So much story for all of our characters. Each character shines in their chapters-- minus Severin. The new characters added to the story and did not take away. The overall plot of this book was fantastic and Chokshi's writing is stellar. She is a beautiful story teller. I loved all that we learned at the end, clearly setting up for a book 3.
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Didn't Love: I felt the pacing of the story was off. I am not against a book being over 400 pages, but there were a few times when I felt it dragged a bit. Severin's gloominess was almost too much, which is what slowed this down for me.
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Overall this follow up to The Gilded Wolves was fantastic and I unfortunately now have to wait for book 3...

"Love did not always wear the face one wished it would. Sometimes it looked downright monstrous."

This beautiful, cruel, enchanting book is making me cry. It's breaking my heart and I'm happy and sad and heartbroken and in utter disbelief. How can something so magical and broken and beautiful and terrifying all at once exist? The Silvered Serpents is a masterful creation and I just want this book in my hands so I can read it again.

The Silvered Serpents is a powerful and satisfying sequel that is so, so much more amazing than its predecessor. Which is saying a lot considering the The Gilded Wolves is already a whole lot of amazing. I loved the first book but I have an unhealthy obsession and love for this one. I don't know how Roshani Chokshi does it but her writing is pure magic and brilliance and I LOVE IT.

If I could wrap all my babies Laila, Severin, Tristan, Enrique, Zofia and Hypnos is one big bubble of safety and warm hugs, I would. They all went through so much and I AM FREAKIN' HEARTBROKEN. What the heck am I supposed to do now?!?

Read this in one sitting and my only regret is that I DON'T HAVE BOOK THREE IN MY HANDS. Can we all just skip 2020 and get on to 2021?!

I received an e-arc via Netgalley to read and review.

In The Silvered Serpents, our favorite treasure hunters are set on another heist, taking them away from their home in Paris. Roshani continues to improve as a writer, enticing the reader with luscious details, historical context and anti-colonialism commentary. There's a mythological and fairy tale aspect threaded throughout the story that sets the thematics of the heist and character journeys.

It was wonderful to see these beloved characters again. The interactions with one another allow them to become more emotionally connected, which strengthened the found family dynamic and their development set the stakes higher. Their love for each other ranges from humorous banter to being ride or die.

Not many sequels come back stronger than its predecessor but this book does and it makes the wait for the final book all the more excruciating.

Was not a fan of the first book because of the writing style and the romance, so I won't be reading and reviewing the second book since I most likely won't enjoy it either.

An excellent sequel that sticks the landing. These characters are so wonderfully diverse in many ways, and their love (and sometimes hate) for each other feels real. Loved the historical facts and details that helped solve the central mystery as well.

Lovely follow up to The Gilded Wolves! The story was fast paced and kept me up well into the night! I can’t wait for the 3rd book!

4.5/5 Stars

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with an E-ARC in exchange for a review!

Pros:
THE YEARNING

Cons:
the yearning

Plot: 4/5

I think TSS was brilliant don’t get me wrong, but it fell slightly victim to the second book a series slump, not much, it just didn’t quite hit the way the first one did.

Pacing: 3/5

It took me ages to finish this book, and as someone who finishes very quickly, it was a struggle to take a long time. That being said though, I think this was more of a product of my own wandering mind at the times I sat down to read this than it was a pacing problem, though the pacing wasn’t enough to keep me engaged and locked in for hours at a time

Worldbuilding: 5/5
Chokshi did an excellent job of expanding on the lore and the world from the first book. Moving the setting from Paris to Russia was a really smart move and also felt totally natural in a way that other books that try similar setting changes don't. The expansion on the pasts of various characters and on the Order itself was all expertly done.

Characters: 5/5
These characters are actually phenomenal. Severin was just... so sad in this one, and the way Laila reads the people around her allows for us as readers to feel like we share a secret with her because we know she’s right about somethings even though she just thinks she's guessing. And the YEARNING between Laila and Severin I actually thought might kill me. Enrique, Hypnos and Zofia I would literally do anything for. I also really liked the expansion on Delphine's character, I always appreciate when who seems like a villain or a side character gets expansion into a fully dimensional person. Likewise I felt the additions of Eva and Ruslan really added to the Russia plot, and the tension between Eva and Laila didn’t feel at all forced the way those antagonistic girl vs girl rivalries sometimes do.

I’d recommend for:
Anyone who liked the gilded wolves, and fans of six of crows as well.

*4.5 stars*
I do like the first one a little bit better but WOW did this deliver on revelations, more mythology, great moments of Zofia, Enrique and Hypnos! Plus the Sleeping Palace had such gorgeous descriptions. I don't like some of Severin's behavior towards Laila though, despite I know he has good intentions for protecting his friends. But he could've tried better with Laila in my opinion. But now I have to wait for book 3 after that ENDING. This author is brilliant and I fully trust the finale will be a great one.