The silvered serpents
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Returning to the dark and glamorous 19th century world of her New York Times instant bestseller, The Gilded Wolves, Roshani Chokshi dazzles us with another riveting tale as full of mystery and danger as ever in The Silvered Serpents.They are each other’s fiercest love, greatest danger, and only hope. Séverin and his team members might have successfully thwarted the Fallen House, but victory came at a terrible cost — one that still haunts all of them. Desperate to make amends, Séverin pursues a dangerous lead to find a long lost artifact rumored to grant its possessor the power of God.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. As hidden secrets come to the light and the ghosts of the past catch up to them, the crew will discover new dimensions of themselves. But what they find out may lead them down paths they never imagined.A tale of love and betrayal as the crew risks their lives for one last job.
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Booklist Review
Chokshi's lavish sequel to The Gilded Wolves (2019) is as stunning as its predecessor. Picking right up with Séverin and his criminal crew's victory over the Fallen House, these characters are nonetheless reeling from the heavy price of their triumph. The death that struck the team in The Gilded Wolves has sent its members down dark personal paths as they struggle to come to grips with the loss. Needing to make amends, Séverin leads them in a hunt for an ancient relic rumored to grant its owner the power of God. This last job is deadly, but the crew are determined to see it through, even as it takes them across Europe and entangles them in a string of unsolved murders. However, the true danger lies within the relic's allure and potential to transform Chokshi's beloved characters into the darkest versions of themselves. From ice castles, to tragic goddesses, to worldwide hunts, Chokshi takes readers on a whirlwind adventure that will steal their breath. As always, Chokshi's prose is mesmerizing and haunting, but the story's magic emanates from a poignant but tortured romance. The Silvered Serpents will hold its readers (willingly) hostage until the explosive cliffhanger ending, after which they'll be demanding the next installment.HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: The publisher has an initial 100,000-copy print run slated for this book, which seems destined to be a best seller.--Enishia Davenport Copyright 2019 Booklist
Kirkus Book Review
Chokshi channels National Treasure vibes in her intriguing follow-up to The Gilded Wolves (2019).Haunted by the death of his brother, Sverin determinedly searches for the artifact he is certain will absolve him of both his sins and his humanityThe Divine Lyrics, a book which is rumored to contain the secret to rebuilding the Tower of Babel, thus promising godhood and erasing pain, suffering, and guilt. Sverin hardens his heart and conceals his true intentions, both to guard himself and to ensure he accomplishes his mission for the friends whom he longs to protect. Sverin's cruel front most hurts Laila, his mistress-for-show, and she, in turn, hides her deepest secret from him. Sverin, Laila, and the rest of their teamZofia, Enrique, and Hypnos, patriarch of House Nyxtravel to a wintry Russia, where they are later joined by some unexpected cohorts, to explore the Sleeping Palace for The Divine Lyrics. This is a more cohesive and well-executed fantastical endeavor than its predecessor, allowing complex characterization to flourishalthough the art of Forging, except for Laila's ability to read objects with her hands, still seems vague. Themes, including visibility, grief, and sacrifice, permeate the story, driving it to breathtaking highs and heartbreaking lows. As before, the characters are richly diverse in ethnicity and sexual orientation; Zofia exhibits signs of being on the autism spectrum.Lavish and thrillinga reward for readers who have awaited its release. (Historical fantasy. 14-adult) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Reviews
*Starred Review* Chokshi's lavish sequel to The Gilded Wolves (2019) is as stunning as its predecessor. Picking right up with Séverin and his criminal crew's victory over the Fallen House, these characters are nonetheless reeling from the heavy price of their triumph. The death that struck the team in The Gilded Wolves has sent its members down dark personal paths as they struggle to come to grips with the loss. Needing to make amends, Séverin leads them in a hunt for an ancient relic rumored to grant its owner the power of God. This last job is deadly, but the crew are determined to see it through, even as it takes them across Europe and entangles them in a string of unsolved murders. However, the true danger lies within the relic's allure and potential to transform Chokshi's beloved characters into the darkest versions of themselves. From ice castles, to tragic goddesses, to worldwide hunts, Chokshi takes readers on a whirlwind adventure that will steal their breath. As always, Chokshi's prose is mesmerizing and haunting, but the story's magic emanates from a poignant but tortured romance. The Silvered Serpents will hold its readers (willingly) hostage until the explosive cliffhanger ending, after which they'll be demanding the next installment.HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: The publisher has an initial 100,000-copy print run slated for this book, which seems destined to be a best seller. Grades 9-12. Copyright 2019 Booklist Reviews.