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moonlightreads007's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow, I don't think I have enough words to describe how truly epic that ending was... here are some emojis instead: š¤Æš„š
I loved everything about this book, full stop. It was spiritual, healing, and everything I ever wanted the last book in this series to be! As always, the structure was very well-organized and the scene descriptions were detailed and effective. Although the beginning was a little slower-paced, I found that it was still intriguing enough to pique readers' interest in the storyline. The pace picks up very quickly in the middle and at the end, though! Plotwise, I loved how the characters all mended their relationships with each other, how they used their natural talents and strengths to help others, and how they found their purpose and grew into the people they were always meant to be. I'm proud of each and every one of them, and I love the sweet, new little family they made for themselves at the end (I especially loved Zorinos ā¤ļø). Also, potentially controversial opinion: Laila deserved godhood way more than SĆ©vĆ©rin did, she was so much kinder to others throughout the series. In this book, it becomes clear that SĆ©vĆ©rin was projecting his emotions onto others, and it seems like expressing his emotions to others without projecting was a learning curve for him in this book. I feel like the fact that he had to live in eternal youth without Laila for so long was his punishment for his previous behaviour, but thankfully they seem to have healed and connected with each other as a couple. At the end of the day, the most important thing is that they're both happy. I'm so glad all the characters got the happy ending we readers were waiting and hoping for! . Overall, I feel like things worked out the way they were meant to in this book. 5/5, would highly recommend to fans of this trilogy - it's been a wild ride, but all's well that ends well!
I loved everything about this book, full stop. It was spiritual, healing, and everything I ever wanted the last book in this series to be! As always, the structure was very well-organized and the scene descriptions were detailed and effective. Although the beginning was a little slower-paced, I found that it was still intriguing enough to pique readers' interest in the storyline. The pace picks up very quickly in the middle and at the end, though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Grief, Ableism, and Body horror
Minor: Antisemitism, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry
erins_bookshelf_'s review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
Iām so sad this series is over but I loved every single one of these books!!
This one felt really high-stakes and I really liked it, I love the heist vibe and how none of the characters immediately forgave people for betraying them (iykyk)
The twist with the divine lyre thing and the ending was just perfect and I loved it so much, Roshani Chokshi is an amazing author and this trilogy was fantastic š
This one felt really high-stakes and I really liked it, I love the heist vibe and how none of the characters immediately forgave people for betraying them (iykyk)
The twist with the divine lyre thing and the ending was just perfect and I loved it so much, Roshani Chokshi is an amazing author and this trilogy was fantastic š
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Grief, Ableism, Racism, Alcohol, and Body horror
Minor: Sexual content, Religious bigotry, and Antisemitism
silver_lining_in_a_book's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, and Blood
Moderate: Ableism and Grief
thebakerbookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I didnāt quite get the satisfaction I wanted from this conclusion: a lot of the plotting felt like the first two booksāsame problems, same tensions, same issuesāand I remain confused by aspects of this world. The world-building just never really made sense to me, and I was really hoping everything would click together in my head by this book, but nope. What exactly is forging? Couldn't tell you. How did it get undone at the end? I have no idea. Honestly, I felt more confused with each book, and the plot seemed to get worse with each one too.
The ending also left much to be desired, especially because the characters were so interesting. They deserved a more powerful conclusion. I think Enrique and Zofia are my favorite characters because they had the most consistent arcs across the trilogy (though I knew Zofia was gonna lose that letter and it annoyed the heck out of me that she didn't open it in the second book...felt like it was more for tension than what she truly would have done ) and they also had the most satisfying ending. I remain annoyed by SĆ©verin's development and I became annoyed with all of what happened with Laila in this book. Seriously, SĆ©verin's quest to become a god never made sense and it did not get the resolution that it needed for it to have impact on the character...like he still went through with it? even though everyone agreed it was a bad idea? and his only consequence was that he got eternal youth? but had to wait a century before he could see Laila again? because she became a god instead? And we still don't know anything more about Laila's creation and how it happened and why her gift works or how she became L'Enigme. The stakes about Laila dying in this book never felt as urgent as they kept saying it was. I liked Laila and SĆ©verin together but their relationship is never really fleshed out over the trilogy so I don't know why they like each other.
All that being said, Iām still glad I read the series. I mean, I decided to still give this conclusion three stars, even though I had issues with it. I think the characters are intriguing enough to still read it, and Hypnos's humor in this book made for some good chuckles. Overall, the series had a lot of potential and great characters so I wouldnāt not recommend itā¦but being disappointed in the ending makes it hard to wholeheartedly recommend.
The ending also left much to be desired, especially because the characters were so interesting. They deserved a more powerful conclusion. I think Enrique and Zofia are my favorite characters because they had the most consistent arcs across the trilogy (
All that being said, Iām still glad I read the series. I mean, I decided to still give this conclusion three stars, even though I had issues with it. I think the characters are intriguing enough to still read it, and Hypnos's humor in this book made for some good chuckles. Overall, the series had a lot of potential and great characters so I wouldnāt not recommend itā¦but being disappointed in the ending makes it hard to wholeheartedly recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Grief and Ableism
karambit's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Violence, Death, Gore, Blood, Body horror, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Ableism, Alcohol, Grief, and Colonisation
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Child abuse, Bullying, Child death, and Drug use
achingallover's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
there were some parts of this which were absolutely 5 stars, perfection, beautiful. sadly not all, or even most of it. but zofia has my whole heart and so does enrique and that won't change.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Terminal illness, Body horror, Death, and Ableism
nytephoenyx's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Iāve got some mixed feelings about The Bronzed Beasts. Itās the third book in a trilogy I have, as a whole, loved. Chokshiās writing remains vibrant and beautiful ā some of the most beautiful sentences Iāve ever read come from Roshani Chokshiās brilliance. When I like a series, a book, an author as much as I have enjoyed Chokshiās Gilded Wolves trilogy, I am not always objective as I should be.
I did not like the ending.
Any of the endings, if Iām being honest.
There was something so sad about it all, and I see what Chokshi did and can imagine her choices for doing so. In many ways, the ending is quite beautiful. I thinks lots of readers will love it. I think The Bronzed Beasts will make readers cry. I think the ending was a perfectly acceptable turn of events and from a writing and general audience perspective, it will be well-received. There are a lot of good things to say about the ending of this book. I didnāt like it because it was overly romantic, I guess. Thereās a lot of grandeur and sadness. It wasnāt quite how I wanted things to go and Iām a bit frustrated.
You can see Chokshiās skill as an author by the way I am brooding over the ending. Sheās got her claws in me with this trilogy. I raved for The Gilded Wolves and The Silver Serpents. I have loved Zofia and Enriqueā¦ but in so many ways I wish personally their stories had taken different routes. Again. Great writing! Not what I wanted. Gah! I even felt for Hypnos. Those three have always been my favorites in the trilogy and they continue to shine in their own way. Each plays their part, each gets their voice (to a point) and each has to grow and accept the world as it is in their own way.
And, of course, Severin and Laila have their story. I think readers will like their story.
My favorite part of these books ā the part that captures my heart and squeezes mercilessly ā is the adventure. Chokshi is so good at writing adventure. She mixes emotion, setting, action, atmosphere, everything so perfectly that I forget there is a real world for I am drowning in hers. The adventure in The Bronzed Beasts was far too short for my liking. We spend a lot of time with healing hearts and brooding. It will appeal to many readers, but it is not so appealing to me.
Would I read The Bronzed Beasts and in fact the whole trilogy again? Yes! Of course! Absolutely. Itās marvelous, bewitching, and I have loved it. I can wish it ended differently and still love the books. I wait for Chokshiās next release with bated breath.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Murder, and Physical abuse
Minor: Cultural appropriation and Self harm
vaniavela's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This series started with a simple heist story and ended with the world about to be destroyed (or reigned over, if you were lucky) by one of the characters.
The Bronzed Beasts is the last book in the trilogy written by Roshani Chokshi, The Gilded Wolves.
I would like to start by saying that this book had already been read and reviewed two months ago, but for some reason my review was deleted and I wanted to redo it.
Every book in this series mesmerizes me. The cover of The Bronzed Beasts has a divine color palette, the combination of reds and golds gives a magical touch and the combination of all the elements fascinated me.
Even before I read the book I knew I would end up emotionally destroyed, and I was. The development the characters had throughout the story was well written and I liked how their personalities were deepened in consideration of their traumas in a respectful way.
I found the relationships between the several characters, main or secondary, to be quite interesting. Without making spoilers, the tension, thirst for revenge and betrayals made this book even better.Of course, the sarcastic and romantic elements were not lacking and while I wasn't on the edge of my seat, a smile appeared on my face.
I continued to find the world building fascinating. The archaeological and magical elements, along with the detailed descriptions, brought this book to life. Recall that it takes place in 1890 in Venice, Italy, but it's set in a world of magic. Themes such as power, ambition, colonialism (a bit), second chances and more were also addressed which gave depth to the story.
There are still several trigger warnings such as ableism, alcohol, grief, blood, murder, racism, self-harm, suicide, violence, etc. Likewise, I still love the respectful and diverse way this book was written. Three of the main characters are diverse culturally, and one character is on the autism spectrum, one is bisexual, and one is gay.
Now, the ending. What the fuck was that ending? 'Crying and vomiting' literally defines my reaction to reading the ending. I didn't expect that ending, and therefore didn't want it, I keep believing that authors will give happy endings and I must learn that the books I read are never going to have them because I'm a masochist. I cried just as terribly as I did with Rule of Wolves, Our Violent Ends, and other books I recommend.
It was certainly a wonderful (and painful) journey but I thank the universe for introducing me to this series. 5/5 āļø
The Bronzed Beasts is the last book in the trilogy written by Roshani Chokshi, The Gilded Wolves.
I would like to start by saying that this book had already been read and reviewed two months ago, but for some reason my review was deleted and I wanted to redo it.
Every book in this series mesmerizes me. The cover of The Bronzed Beasts has a divine color palette, the combination of reds and golds gives a magical touch and the combination of all the elements fascinated me.
Even before I read the book I knew I would end up emotionally destroyed, and I was. The development the characters had throughout the story was well written and I liked how their personalities were deepened in consideration of their traumas in a respectful way.
I found the relationships between the several characters, main or secondary, to be quite interesting. Without making spoilers, the tension, thirst for revenge and betrayals made this book even better.Of course, the sarcastic and romantic elements were not lacking and while I wasn't on the edge of my seat, a smile appeared on my face.
I continued to find the world building fascinating. The archaeological and magical elements, along with the detailed descriptions, brought this book to life. Recall that it takes place in 1890 in Venice, Italy, but it's set in a world of magic. Themes such as power, ambition, colonialism (a bit), second chances and more were also addressed which gave depth to the story.
There are still several trigger warnings such as ableism, alcohol, grief, blood, murder, racism, self-harm, suicide, violence, etc. Likewise, I still love the respectful and diverse way this book was written. Three of the main characters are diverse culturally, and one character is on the autism spectrum, one is bisexual, and one is gay.
Now, the ending. What the fuck was that ending? 'Crying and vomiting' literally defines my reaction to reading the ending. I didn't expect that ending, and therefore didn't want it, I keep believing that authors will give happy endings and I must learn that the books I read are never going to have them because I'm a masochist. I cried just as terribly as I did with Rule of Wolves, Our Violent Ends, and other books I recommend.
It was certainly a wonderful (and painful) journey but I thank the universe for introducing me to this series. 5/5 āļø
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Ableism, Violence, Suicide, and Grief
solouncapitulomas's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"But history was never dead. It was furiously alive even if it was loss, even if it existed only as phantoms haunting conquerors or woven into bedtime stories whispered to children."
This was an experience, there were laughs and tears, there was mostly pain but the good kind of pain...I think? idk Roshani kinda owns me therapy after this.
Took long enough for my copy to get here (to my country) but when it finally did I dropped everything to dedicate my brain a 100% to finish this wonderful series that had me going crazy, let's say I survived, but barely.
First of all, SĆ©verin was so set on earning their forgiveness and I wasn't even mad at him I was just like "baby, it's okay, you did what you had to" but he kept making amends and I must admit I got mad at Enrique at the beginning but then I was scared he was going to die and tried to not be mad at him bc he didn't forgave SĆ©verin sooner. I had so many suspicions of a character dying after I read on twitter that the ending of this book had "CLockwork Princess" epilogue vibes but god was I off. I first thought SĆ©verin was going to die, then Hypnos and even Enrique. Laila seemed like such a stupid option 'cause she was already dying and my heart said "so she must survive" she kinda did but you get my point.
Zofia and Hypnos are now my second favs after SĆ©verin, he truly grew a lot in those years after losing Laila, I must admit I'm sad the forging was lost (it was so cool) but they'll manage, I suppose.
I cannot help but think that the whole with Laila ended up rendering inhuman and it felt like we lost development for her (even tho she was already an amazing character) but that "hello Majnun" broke me and made it worth it all. For the most part at least. It did made me feel as with TID but I was not left as broken, did not cry as much but let us not compare.
When SĆ©verin and Laila saw each other at the beginning I was going to cry, so beautiful how they were so connected; purely soulmates. Honestly it was so ad that Laila didn't get to see the others and I cannot imagine how Majnun managed to stay alive after losing so much, immortal life sounds awful u guys. Ask Dorian Gray if you do not believe me.
Need to add that Ruslan had me fucking angry the whole time, I knew he was not dead that freaking idiot, so creepy. Thank god we got rid of him, ugh.
I don't think there much more to add, the five stars are because of the nostalgia I felt and the laughs I had with the book but if I'm honest the best one still is The Silvered Serpents, truly loved it. But once you love the characters it becomes easy to fall in love with any story that contains them. Regardless of it all this will surely become one of my favorite series of all time, I can tell. It feels like it belongs in my heart already.
I will fo cry now because of the emptiness I already feel in my heart, I will miss this characters a lot.
I was listening to you're somebody else by flora cash & homemade dynamite by lorde while writing this review
Here some quotes I liked:
"Sometimes those with too much power think they know best...they forget how to listen"
"Death must have his seat at the table of tales, and he always sits first."
"History might be shaped by the tongues of conquerors, but it was not a fixed shape or story, and with every object they repatriated, it was like adding or recasting a sentence in a book whose pages were as wide and infinite as a horizon."
"She moved the way he imagined a star-touched goddess would step through the night sky, aware that the brush of her ankle or tilt or her hip might knock a man's destiny askew."
"Name any penance, and I will pay it kneeling."
"I would fin you anywhere."
"I think it's fair to say that you have witchcraft in your lips and hands, and there is as much eloquence in a sugar touch of them as there is in any of your desserts." (Shakespeare's Henry V)
"Ancient cartographers believed that the land they could not see must necessarily be populated by ancient beast, monsters..."
"When he was forced to breathe again, it felt as if it were the first breath of a new life."
'kay, I'm out
Bye
This was an experience, there were laughs and tears, there was mostly pain but the good kind of pain...I think? idk Roshani kinda owns me therapy after this.
Took long enough for my copy to get here (to my country) but when it finally did I dropped everything to dedicate my brain a 100% to finish this wonderful series that had me going crazy, let's say I survived, but barely.
First of all, SĆ©verin was so set on earning their forgiveness and I wasn't even mad at him I was just like "baby, it's okay, you did what you had to" but he kept making amends and I must admit I got mad at Enrique at the beginning but then I was scared he was going to die and tried to not be mad at him bc he didn't forgave SĆ©verin sooner. I had so many suspicions of a character dying after I read on twitter that the ending of this book had "CLockwork Princess" epilogue vibes but god was I off. I first thought SĆ©verin was going to die, then Hypnos and even Enrique. Laila seemed like such a stupid option 'cause she was already dying and my heart said "so she must survive" she kinda did but you get my point.
Zofia and Hypnos are now my second favs after SĆ©verin, he truly grew a lot in those years after losing Laila, I must admit I'm sad the forging was lost (it was so cool) but they'll manage, I suppose.
I cannot help but think that the whole with Laila ended up rendering inhuman and it felt like we lost development for her (even tho she was already an amazing character) but that "hello Majnun" broke me and made it worth it all. For the most part at least. It did made me feel as with TID but I was not left as broken, did not cry as much but let us not compare.
When SĆ©verin and Laila saw each other at the beginning I was going to cry, so beautiful how they were so connected; purely soulmates. Honestly it was so ad that Laila didn't get to see the others and I cannot imagine how Majnun managed to stay alive after losing so much, immortal life sounds awful u guys. Ask Dorian Gray if you do not believe me.
Need to add that Ruslan had me fucking angry the whole time, I knew he was not dead that freaking idiot, so creepy. Thank god we got rid of him, ugh.
I don't think there much more to add, the five stars are because of the nostalgia I felt and the laughs I had with the book but if I'm honest the best one still is The Silvered Serpents, truly loved it. But once you love the characters it becomes easy to fall in love with any story that contains them. Regardless of it all this will surely become one of my favorite series of all time, I can tell. It feels like it belongs in my heart already.
I will fo cry now because of the emptiness I already feel in my heart, I will miss this characters a lot.
I was listening to you're somebody else by flora cash & homemade dynamite by lorde while writing this review
Here some quotes I liked:
"Sometimes those with too much power think they know best...they forget how to listen"
"Death must have his seat at the table of tales, and he always sits first."
"History might be shaped by the tongues of conquerors, but it was not a fixed shape or story, and with every object they repatriated, it was like adding or recasting a sentence in a book whose pages were as wide and infinite as a horizon."
"She moved the way he imagined a star-touched goddess would step through the night sky, aware that the brush of her ankle or tilt or her hip might knock a man's destiny askew."
"Name any penance, and I will pay it kneeling."
"I would fin you anywhere."
"I think it's fair to say that you have witchcraft in your lips and hands, and there is as much eloquence in a sugar touch of them as there is in any of your desserts." (Shakespeare's Henry V)
"Ancient cartographers believed that the land they could not see must necessarily be populated by ancient beast, monsters..."
"When he was forced to breathe again, it felt as if it were the first breath of a new life."
'kay, I'm out
Bye
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Ableism and Racism
Minor: Blood
plumpaperbacks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was one of my most anticipated releases of 2021, a book I was excited and terrified to read, the conclusion to one of my absolute favorite series, and Iām glad to say that it didnāt disappoint. As soon as I started reading, I was re-immersed into the story, and it felt like Iād never left. I didnāt want to do anything except read, and when I had to put the book down, all I could think about was picking it up again. I love the LāEden crew with my whole entire heart, and although The Silvered Serpents is my favorite in the trilogy, I loved this book. Roshani Chokshi took the story in some unexpected directions, and filled the pages with puzzles, angst, pain, and some humor too. Everything was perfectly done, even the ending, bittersweet as it was. Itās four in the morning and my brain is too mushy for me to say much more, but Iāll be thinking about this story, these characters, for a long time. I canāt wait to see what Ms. Chokshi writes next, and what new ways she comes up with to warm my heart and crush my soul. :))
Laila dying was the ONE THING I didnāt want to happen, above all else, so of course she died. Iām not sure whoās more devastated, me or SĆ©verin. š
Iām so happy he adopted those two boys!! I didnāt expect that, but that was such a cute little addition that Iām so here for!! š„ŗ
You know what else Iām here for? The polyam relationship!!! It didnāt happen until the very end, but Zofia, Enrique and Hypnos all ended up together and thatās the ONE THING I really, really wanted. IāM SO HAPPY FOR THEM. š
But I did not expect SĆ©verin to outlive the trio, or for the final pages to mention them dying??? Rude???? š¢
It was mostly made up for when he came home and found Laila waiting for him!! āāHello, Majnun.āā !!!!!! MY HEART. š„ŗš„ŗ
Representation
Iām so happy he adopted those two boys!! I didnāt expect that, but that was such a cute little addition that Iām so here for!! š„ŗ
You know what else Iām here for? The polyam relationship!!! It didnāt happen until the very end, but Zofia, Enrique and Hypnos all ended up together and thatās the ONE THING I really, really wanted. IāM SO HAPPY FOR THEM. š
But I did not expect SĆ©verin to outlive the trio, or for the final pages to mention them dying??? Rude???? š¢
It was mostly made up for when he came home and found Laila waiting for him!! āāHello, Majnun.āā !!!!!! MY HEART. š„ŗš„ŗ
Representation
- French-Algerian protagonist
- Indian protagonist with anxiety
- Spanish-Filipino queer protagonist
- Jewish autistic protagonist
- Black queer protagonist
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Suicidal thoughts, and Death
Moderate: Racism and Ableism
Those tagged moderate are mentioned on-page, but not actively experienced. (As far as Iām aware. There may be things I, a white non-autistic person, may have missed.)