"Severin had seven fathers, but only one brother."

I can't even possibly express the thrill I felt when I started reading this book, and finishing it made me wish I already had the third book in my hands. It was that good! After reading The Gilded Wolves last year, and loving it to the point that it became one of my all-time favorite books, I wondered what would the sequel have in store for the characters. And now that I've read it, I can say that Roshani Chokshi didn't disappoint in the slightest. In fast, in my opinion, The Silvered Serpents, by far, suppressed The Gilded Wolves.

In this book the story continues two months after the events of The Gilded Wolves, and the stakes are higher than ever. Severin gathers his team in hopes of finding an artifact that is believed to grant its possessor the power of God. All of them need the hunt to be successful, though all of them have very different reasons for it.

This book was a lot darker than the first, and it explored more about the past of each character, adding a new layer to them, making them seem even more like real people to the reader. The way the tragedy that occurred in The Gilded Wolves fractured the relationships in the group and affected their motivations and actions, was so well executed that there are not enough words of praise for the Author's writing. And I loved how they didn't just brush off the grief that followed them to their hunt in Russia, but instead held it close, letting it creep along the edges of their thoughts and decisions.

Each and every twist and turn that occurred in the story made me gasp out loud. I never once saw any of them coming. All i can say is that it was utterly brilliant.

Something that I also loved about this book were the myths and legends of many cultures that were woven so flawlessly into the story. It had tales of Snegurochka, and of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, among many others. And it all fit perfectly withing the world of The Silvered Serpents.

The ending to the book was frustratingly bitter-sweet, making me beg the gods of publishing for the third book to arrive soon. But like everybody else, I am doomed to wait in agony as I wonder what the third book will have in store.

I would like to say thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for gracing me with an ARC in an exchange for an honest review.

Does contain spoilers for Gilded Wolves!
4.5 stars
I enjoyed this more than the first book. I listened to the first book on audio and the male narrator was horrible. It honestly ruined the male chapters for me even though I enjoyed the book overall. I am so glad I decided to read this one as a physical copy. I was much more invested in the storyline and the characters.
In the first book, I felt like the main character was Severin and the others were kind of side characters even though they had their own POVs. I felt the opposite in this one. It felt like all the other characters were more main and Severin was more side. In the first book I felt Enrique was forgettable, but he was one of my favorite characters in this one. We saw much more of his personality. My other favorite character was Zofia. We got to see so much of her past and her present and she definitely became a new favorite.
This book also deals a lot with the grief people go through after a loved on dies. Tristan's death at the end of the first book pulls this group apart. I think that is an accurate way to show grief. Everyone deals with their grief differently and people end up not as close as they once were because they can't deal with remembering the happier times before that person died.
Even through all this grief, there is so much humor. Several times I found myself laughing out loud at something one of the characters said and that doesn't happen often. Zofia would unknowingly say something funny, Hypnos was hilarious just like in the first book, Ruslan made bald jokes about himself. It was a great way to break up the overlying theme of grief over Tristan.
The plot was so intriguing. The first one gave me definite National Treasure vibes and this one did as well. Finding the Divine Lyrics to said Laila's life, finding the Sleeping Palace, finding the treasure, it was just such an adventure. All the mishaps and mistakes and successes.
The ending has such a twist, just like the first book. Something I wasn't expecting, and also something I had figured out early on. I wonder why I read this early, because now I have to wait even longer for the third book! It ended on SUCH a cliffhanger!

This book kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time!! Roshani has such a beautiful writing style that kept a vivid image of each page in my head as I was reading.

Thank you to Netgalley and Wednesday books for allowing me to receive an ARC of this book!

It picks up right where The Gilded Wolves left off after tragedy strikes the group and they must figure out how to cope. Severin gathers the group for one more heist in Russia in an effort to find a book called the Divine Lyrics that will help him always keep his group of friends safe. While in Russia they encounter hidden palaces, the Order of Babel who hired them to find the book, and crystalline animals.

I absolutely loved this book and it kept me wanting more throughout the whole book! This was everything that a sequel should be and it deals with darker themes and each of the characters are trying to find themselves and reflect on their lives after the loss in the first book. Severin's journey and how he interacts with the other members of his team are the main focus of the book and I thought that the author depicted their issues and struggles perfectly.

This has to be one of my favorite reads so far of 2020 and I can't believe I have to wait another year for the third book to see how their journey concludes!

The Silvered Serpents is a must-read for anyone that was a fan of The Gilded Wolves and enjoys YA fantasies that have themes of adventure, action, love, family and loss.

“Love does not always wear the face we wish...I wish my love had been more beautiful."
While "The Silvered Serpents" took a hard turn from the humorous and heist-filled feel of the first book in the series, the elements that made "The Gilded Wolves" such a pleasurable read are still seen and felt throughout this sequel. The characters just as vivid and strong, more so because we get to see each one deal with their grief surrounding the events of the last book. The new characters were compelling, my only critique being that their motives were fairly easy to predict. The setting is immersive - the ice palace is so vivid at times I felt chilled reading about it. The plot moves along a fast clip keeping you engaged throughout, especially as the puzzle pieces beginning to fall into place. Speaking of puzzles, if you enjoyed that aspect of the first book, you will be pleased to know the sequel is not lacking for more curiosities for the team to figure out along the way. All in all, the elements come together to make a fairly irresistible sequel that does not disappoint.

Picking up almost immediately where "The Gilded Wolves" left off, the L'Eden crew is traveling to Russia in hopes of finding the Divine Lyrics before the Fallen House and under the Order of Babel's noses. Though still working together to achieve their joint goals, in many ways the team is fracturing. They are still reeling from the events which transpired at the end of the first book and each member is coping in their own - sometimes very unhealthy - way. They encounter potential allies and foes along the way and soon everything they thought they new about each other and their quarry is challenged.

The third book in this series cannot come soon enough; I am eager to see how Chokshi wraps up all the loose ends she left us with at the end of this book. I received a galley of this title from Netgalley and St. Martin's Press in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This was fabulous!! The second book in a series always seems to be either really bad or really good. This one falls into the really good category! Before I knew it, the book was over and I need the next book NOW!!

The Silvered Serpents is the second book in the series from Roshani Chokshi and it's brilliant. Works great as a standalone as there is enough explanation you don't feel lost. As the second book in the series, it's just as good as the first and might actually be the favourite of the two books.

Once again, Chokshi weaves a beautiful tale full of heartfelt characters, swoony romance, and heart-racing moments. I love her style and can't wait for the final installment. Definitely one to pick up this Fall!

This was a heavily character-driven book.

We see all of our main characters struggling to cope up with the aftermath of everything that happened at the end of the last book. I liked that the author showed that things were not ok, even though a considerable amount of time has passed since then.

Zofia and Enrique were the main highlight of this book for me. They were the absolute best and they are the reason why I liked this book so much. There is such an incredible character growth for both of them! The author has done a great job of giving very realistic representation via these two characters.

Enrique is such a sweetheart! He is so intelligent and intuitive and he is such a loyal, kindhearted friend! In this book, he is completely dedicated to take a step ahead in his academic profession and to display his amazing knowledge in front of intellectuals, but sadly, he gets mocked for possessing the very same knowledge that makes him so special.
Zofia doesn't understand emotions, but she is trying to be independent and to take care of her ailing sister. She just wants to show everyone that just because she cannot understand the subtleties of human emotions, does not mean that she cannot navigate the world on her own or that she is a cripple.
Both these amazingly talented people are trying so hard to carve a mark in the world on the basis of their own hard work, but they are always undermined and ridiculed by everyone! Even by the ones who are closest to them! And that was very frustrating for me to read! I mean, it made a good story, but it still broke my heart!

I did not like Severin in this book! He was all 'emotions make me feel pain, so I will block all my emotions'. He takes several bad decisions when he is in this cold-hearted phase and he behaves so horribly with his friends! Severin really did not deserve the loyalty that his friends showed him in this book.

I felt Laila was severely underutilized. Her character has so much potential, but her abilities were only highlighted in a negative way here. Also, I did not understand the point of Hypnos's presence in the plot because he really does not do anything substantial in this book. Some new side characters are introduced in this story and they were a very good addition to the plot. I liked the role of Head of House Kore in this book, it is much more substantial and meaningful than the first book.

Coming to the plot of this book, it's pretty similar to that of the first book. Here also our characters have to find something for the Order. As with the first part, the descriptions in this book are very beautiful and there is a great mythological context to the story. But the first book had a certain kind of thrill to the task which I felt was lacking in this book. The task in the first book involved lots of planning and plotting and everyone had a role to play in it and it took a lot of teamwork and effort to execute it. In this book, I felt that things were happening a bit too easily for our group. The problems did not seem too challenging and were solved quickly enough, mainly because of the genius of Enrique and Zofia. Enrique really outshone everyone. It was because of his intelligence combined with Zofia's talent that the team was able to get past the roadblocks quickly.

The ending was not very surprising, I had guessed some parts of it. But it was very well written and very well executed! The last few chapters just kept me on the edge of my seat!

All in all. I did enjoy this book and after that ending, I cannot wait to read the next book!

Thank you for giving me this ebook. The above words reflect my honest opinion. I will post this review on my bookstagram handle (@a.perennial.reader) by 15th July 2020. The link for my handle is given below. I will again put up a post on instagarm in the week of release of this book. I will post my review on Amazon once the book is released.

I think this was a great sequel to the Gilded Wolves. It wasn’t as glitz and glamour as the first, it was definitely darker. I enjoyed the darker mood and how there was always just enough suspense to keep me saying “one more page”. I was hooked by the first couple pages and didn’t want to put it down until I was finished. Now I’m dying inside waiting for the next installment.

4.5/5

I received an Advanced Reader Copy from Netgalley in exchange for my unbiased honest review.

I have been waiting a long time for this book. I loved the first one and ugly crowd at the ending. It left questions, and I obsessed over how Roshani Chokshi would continue the series. I have to agree with many other assessments that the second installment is darker, so feel forewarned.

I refuse to give away spoikers but two things bothered me. The first is the aesthetics of the writing. There were a couple of times where the story went too fast and I was left very confused. It wasn't "jumpy" but it was a very quick transition that made me go back and re-read a line or a paragraph.

The second was the character Severin. His attitude and demeanor towards his "friends" felt wrong somehow. Even when the reader is given an explanation, I still felt that the lines didn't add up. I felt confused by his actions versus his thoughts/words.

Other than those two things, the novel was more than I expected and I cannot wait for the third novel. I'm literally biting my nails. 4 out 5 stars.

This is book two of the gilded wolves series and it was even better than the first. This books takes us to Russia to prepare for the winter conclave. Séverin and the team have two weeks to discover the sleeping palace and the treasure of the fallen house. More importantly , the divine lyrics that will stop Laila from dying.
The death of Tristan left a hole in everyone in different ways. The most shocking is that if his brother Séverin . He cannot bear to lose his friends but in order to protect them he becomes disconnected, cold and almost malicious in order to keep himself from feeling. It’s heartbreaking to read since we know how close everyone was and now it seems irrevocably broken. This book will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end. I can’t believe I have to wait a year for book 3!

Now this. This was a sequel. Roshani Chokshi has done it again. Just when I thought she couldn’t have broken my heart more than she did in The Gilded Wolves, she does this.

The Silvered Serpents starts with the characters still reeling from the events of the previous book. It was darker, the stakes were higher and the characters were just as real and developed as they were in the first book. I don’t want to go into too much detail in terms of plot because, obviously, spoilers, but just let it be known that if you enjoyed the GIlded Wolves, this will not disappoint.

It’s rare that you find a sequel that is able to not only live up to expectations but exceed them. All the aspects that drew me into the first book were present. The characters continued being smart, logical, but also emotional and had FLAWS. The way Chokshi is able to balance plot and characters is my favourite thing about her books. The plot keeps you reading and the characters make you care. She has managed to get the perfect balance I need in a fantasy book like this.

And can we just talk about that plot twist!! I genuinely did not see that coming and I am now (not so) patiently awaiting the third book.

Overall, I loved this sequel much and I can’t wait for it to be released to the rest of the world so I can tell everyone I know to read it.

Thanks again to NetGalley for providing me a copy of this ARC in exchange for this honest review.

I had to plow through The Gilded Wolves so I could read and review this, but it was totally worth it! I love this world and these characters and the STAKES of it all. I can't wait until the final book, even though I'm subjecting myself to an even longer wait.

I don't know how I will be able to go on until book 3 is published. I think that sums up my feelings for this book.

This is a perfect follow up to The Gillded Wolves and what all sequels should aspire to be. It perfectly expands the world and delves deeper into all the characters. The plot is really cool and though it drags a bit in the middle I love the characters so much it didn't reduce my enjoyment at all. And OMG that ending!

I will be anxiously counting the minutes until book 3 is released.

What is this book? Stale dreams. A wound left to fester. A shattered cup, you were a second too slow to catch. But it's also beauty, mystery, the craft of illusion spun of all hopes. It's a fairy tale which while lovely, holds deadly thorns under its flowers. But it's mainly questions - how far would you go to protect the ones you love? How much of yourself would you overcome or sacrifice? And how much would you destroy those you love in the quest? This book caused so many thoughts to run through my head and despite the pain, I loved every second of it. These characters own my heart. The story gripped me as I rushed to see what would happen next. Roshani Chokshi knows how to craft a story that is magical and oh so human. Now I eagerly await the third book because I need know what happens to these amazing characters.

Thank you, Netgalley and the publisher, for an eARC in exchange for an honest review

Gilded Wolves drew me in from the very first page. When we were first introduced to Severin and the rest of the crew, we were given this pieced together found family that lived, loved, and breathed for each other. They knew other's pasts and weren't afraid of what they saw. For them, they were happy to be a part of a family, even if the family often completed dangerous heists. In Gilded Wolves, we saw just how deep betrayal and treachery can go and how far a fallen house will reach to be back in the spotlight.

At the conclusion of Gilded Wolves, the crew is down one member (who had a darker past than he revealed to his family) and deciding whether or not they will head to Winter Conclave in Russia. When they receive word that the Divine Lyric, the book that Severin desperately wants and Leila needs in order to live, may be located at the Fallen House's Sleeping Palace, they begin the harrowing search to find its coordinates. It ends up being right under their noses, but in order to travel to the Sleeping Palace, they must elicit the help of Russia's house and the Matriarch to get there, something they swore they'd never do.

In Silvered Serpents, we're brought alongside the found family as the fine lines keeping them together are beginning to fray and the family is beginning to distance. They know Severin is the cause, but none of them feel comfortable bringing it up. As they get closer to finding the Fallen House's secrets and uncovering the location of the Divine Lyric, their relationships will be tested and they will be subjected to dangers none of them saw coming. Just how far will they go to feed Severin's need for godliness and for Leila to live? And how far will the Fallen House go to rule the world?

Silvered Serpents was an alluring sequel to the beauty of Gilded Wolves. There's a severe lack of treasure hunting and found family books in the world and I was more than pleased to discover this series and find just that. The found family of Severin, Leila, Enrique, and Zofia works in a way that is difficult to pull off. Each of them have their own needs and quirks, but they are supportive of one another and don't call out the flaws they each have. Zofia, in particular, has a long past of negative reactions from people, but is supported by her found family who do their best to understand her and soothe her whenever possible. Even during the treacherous and harrowing journey to Russia and the Winter Conclave, they stand by each other's side. Their bond gets tested frequently and, where most people would break, they strive and they grow. They learn to rely on each other and to understand how each of them changes and reacts in difficult situations.

As a warning, I cried. My best friend cried. The ending of this book is a heartbreaking and ruining cliffhanger, but it was meaningful and I know it will lead to a finale that is tragic and loving all at the same time. This review was tough to write, solely because I love these characters and some of their character arcs HURT, but the resolutions at the end of the series should be *chef's kiss.*

I enjoyed reading several aspects of this book! The pacing was wonderful, characters were well drawn, and the reading experience on the whole was delightful.

Wow this sequel is wild. I loved this. Unfortunately, since it’s a sequel I can’t say too much without potentially spoiling the first book, but this was a great follow up. It wasn’t as lighthearted as The Guilded Wolves, but that’s expected considering how it ended. It was such a good view of grief and how everyone can handle it differently. There are high stakes, journeys and beautiful writing. I can’t wait for the finale, Roshani Chokshi has me hooked.

I hate to admit that I abandoned this book at the half way point. As a result, I will not be posting this review to any other site. I prefer to keep my public postings to books that I finish and can provide a positive review.

I absolutely loved the Moscow setting. Given the current temperature of 110 degrees in the Arizona desert, the ice palace and snow scenes were a refreshing environment to visit. The lush and detailed descriptions are totally immersive as they were in the Paris setting of the first book in the series.

I thoroughly enjoyed the treasure hunting and puzzle solving aspects of the story. As in The Gilded Wolves, the team must work together to ascertain the answers to various riddles before they can move on to the next step in the search.

I found the characters to be flatly portrayed and unappealing. This is due in part to the rifts in the team at the end of the first book that carries through to the plot of this second book. However, I found it difficult to cheer the team on as they came across as so unpleasant and selfish. This may have been resolved by the end of the book but I couldn't find a god reason to continue.