I didn’t like this one as much as The Gilded Wolves, but I enjoyed it. It was a bit predictable but I really loved the characters and the historical mystery. I may have cried at the end! I love Roshani and will read anything she writes.

Like Chokshi's other novels, she does a fantastic job with her world-building and creating an atmospheric tone. While there are some pacing issues, fans of the first book will look forward to the continuation of the series and being reunited with their favorite characters.

This sequel was absolutely stellar and made me fall even more in love with every one of these characters. I'm so glad I got to read this!

I didn’t have time to read it all before it expired. But I finished it when we received our copy for the store. I really enjoyed myself and recommend this weekly to our customer.

This was one of my most anticipated reads! And it didn’t disappoint. Loved the flow of the story and the characters. The build up in the plot was steady and the descriptions were absolutely beautiful! I look forward to diving into more stories by this author!

This book find the MC’s dealing with the emotional aftermath of the first book’s events. The tone is more dark and anguished overall and introspection than the first book. I found it to be more chaotic and difficult to follow as well, with a somewhat unsatisfying cliffhanger ending.
The team is as eclectic and special as ever, but in the trauma of the loss at the dream end of book 1, they’ve lost some of their ease of connection and hence the thing that I loved most. I found myself annoyed with Séverin most of the time and no one seemed quite so vibrant as the explanation and plot-driving actions took center stage.
We’ll see how the next book wraps things up that will really determine how effective book 2 is, since it’s essentially all set-up for what comes next…

Though it has been quite some time since I read the first book in this series, Chokshi's storytelling dropped the necessary breadcrumbs for me to tap into the memories of the first book and carry the story forward in a very compelling way. I love almost all of the characters, though Severin is still rough around the edges, something I think will be addressed in the next installment of the series. The plot twists and character development in The Silvered Serpents are simultaneously believable and startling, revealing depths in support characters that are entirely satisfactory. I can't wait for the third book and to recommend this book to my students, who will love it, too.

I unfortunately clicked download on this last year when it was available to the masses, and didn't realise it was a sequel.

I'm putting this feedback for now but when I eventually do read this I will come back with my full review! I have put 5* as that is my prediction, but obviously this has been archived and I wasn't able to download it in time.

Reading Roshani Chokshi's prose is like gorging on a whole box of cupcakes (delightful, rich, sweet) only instead of a stomach ache from all the sugar, she'll give you heartache with the way she masterfully hits you with all the feels. I loved this sequel, it was everything I loved from the first book dialled all the way up. I cannot wait to see what she has in store for the final instalment.

Book 2 of the Gilded Wolves series. This book was MUCH anticipated, as I loved The Gilded Wolves. Beautifully written. Rich descriptions and wonderful twists and turns. If you like Six of Crows you will love this series as well. Perfect mix of fantasy, mystery and intrigue.

Unfortunately I didn't finish this one. I didn't identify with the characters at all and didn't enjoy the writing style. I typically don't enjoy books where all the characters have chips on their shoulders. Quite unenjoyable.

THE SILVERED SERPENTS picks up where THE GILDED WOLVES left off, in that world as dark as it is beautiful, but with characters forever changed from who they used to be, reeling from the final events of the first book. Things are different now: cracks are forming between relationships, friendships, that once seemed unbreakable. Chokshi masterfully explores the affects that loss and grief can have, and how they can manifest.

To say that THE SILVERED SERPENTS hurt is an understatement. It causes an ache that goes bone deep, a pain that festers before ultimately wrenching out your heart. And yet, you can’t help but lean into it, yearning for more.

What makes it hurt so much, of course, are Chokshi’s characters: Séverin, Laila, Enrique, Zofia, and Hypnos. Each so wonderfully developed and fleshed out and real, you can’t help but be invested in their stories. I loved seeing how their many relationships (both platonic and otherwise) progressed in the fallout of The Gilded Wolves. Seeing who was willing to do what for their individual goals, seeing who would dare to play god. They’re the characters you wish you could protect, especially since they’re all so very good at getting themselves in precarious situations.

THE SILVERED SERPENTS sees them whisked away on one final adventure, one filled with as many puzzles, secrets, and shocking revelations as there were in THE GILDED WOLVES. While the nature of that adventure lends itself to a slightly less immersive world, overall Chokshi’s plot makes for a tense read, the suspense building and building towards a finale that leaves you utterly in shock.

To be perfectly honest, I’m still struggling to put my thoughts and emotions into coherent sentences because I’m still reeling from the ending—an ending that took my breath away and completely destroyed me. I don’t know how I’m supposed to have read that ending and just…go about my day until the third and final book is released? Which really, I guess is a good thing. Because there’s no way I can go through life not knowing how everything ultimately ends.

I am prepared to be hurt all over again, in the way that only Roshani Chokshi can do.

The overall feel of the book is different from The Gilded Wolves. Writing-wise, it was lyrical and beautiful but parts are quite repetitive. Literally repeating words as if I've read them for the Nth time. As for the characters, they all are distinctly different with a similarity towards wanting to get accepted by the people who're already loving them enough.

As stated, it felt quite different from the first novel. And although the characters were given a whole new perspective for depth, in entirety, it was lacking in texture.

The Gilded Wolves very much reminded me of Six of Crows, and the comparisons continue here. There's such an element of grief here, as well as the feeling of doom and dread!

A mix between National Treasure, The DaVinci Code, and Ocean’s Eleven.. so good! Does everyone love Hypnos as much as I do? A fantastic sequel!

This was a very captivating novel, a great follow up to the first in the series. The author does a great job with character development, plot, and has beautiful diction.

This story was an ok addition to the series. I felt it was lacking a little in something that I have yet to figure out. I did like the additions to the characters backstories. I didn’t enjoy as much as the guilded wolves but i will definitely keep reading the series.

DNF. The first book was confusing to me but maybe I read it too quickly and I realized I don’t really have an interest in continuing the series.

Loved it. I mean Roshani can do no wrong. This lush, rich, luxurious world she has created and the drama, intrigue is everything I wanted in this book and got wanted. The twists had me reeling. I wanted to slap Severin at times but damn his scenes with Laila were FIRE. I love all the main characters. Zofia and Enrique, my loves. Excited to see where they go in the third part. Will definitely be picking that up!

I want to thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for giving me the opportunity to review this book. I admit in my joy at joining NetGalley I may have been overzealous in my requesting numbers. As this book has already been published, I am choosing to work on the current upcoming publish date books in my que. As I complete those I will work on my backlogged request and will provide a review at that time. I again send my sincere thanks and apologies.