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The Bronzed Beasts by Roshani Chokshi

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amanda_mh's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

“Sometimes those with too much power think they know best… they forget how to listen.”
- p.98


I fell in love with the world and these characters back in 2020. I don’t know why it took me so long to finally get to the third book… maybe I didn’t want to let this series go, so I ended up rereading the first two books this year prior to finally getting to book 3.  This was a highly anticipated book for me when it was first announced! And Ohhh did it deliver!!! My emotions and mind were pulled every way following the core friends on this journey. I think that’s important to note, the way Roshani writes this is a journey where the characters bond together and solve problems as they figure out the broader mystery of this world. It’s a slow paced fantasy novel that isn’t about the action until it is. The way Roshani has constructed this world on every page is beautiful, and her writing will go down as one of my favourites of all time. 

It is sad I am saying goodbye to this world finally, Laila, Séverin, Hypnos, Enrique, and especially Zofia hold a special place in my heart. Though this was the perfect ending to this trilogy 😭♥️ 

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bergha1998's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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

3.75

I am sad to see this series end. I loved the characters, even though Séverin pissed me off more than 1/2 the time. The magic was so interesting, the character development was exquisite, and I loved the diversity. If you are looking for fantastical found family, definitely a series to try. 

Fantasy, Found Family, Diverse, Romance Subplots, 1/2 🔥 

“History was never dead. It was furiously alive even if it was lost, even if it existed only as phantom haunting conquerors or woven into bEdtime stories whispered to children.”

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queer_bookwyrm's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-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? No

5.0

5 ⭐ CW: Violence, blood, death

The Bronzed Beasts by Roshani Chokshi is the final book in the Gilded Wolves Trilogy. I'm so sad this series has to end! I have loved these characters so much. This was a great end to the story. 

We pick up with the gang after the events of the last book, this time in Italy. Séverin tries to make up for what he's done, while fundamentally misunderstanding the true purpose of the Golden Lyre. Laila has only days left to live, and has no time for your bullshit. Zofia, Enrique, and Hypnos finally figure it out! 

This was a fast paced story where there was never a dull moment. It wasn't all action, but the character moments really draw you in. Chokshi's writing is so beautiful. I love the underlying narrative that not everything is for us have.  Pieces of history belong to their native civilizations, not their colonizers. It was nice to see repatriation at work. 

I don't want to spoil anything, so I won't say much else other this series is worth reading. A bunch of bi and mixed rep with a sprinkle of Jewish and autistic rep. Garnish with polycule.

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aseel_reads's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

I'm honestly so sad that I didn't like this book. I liked the parts of the ending where the gang got to spend time together and just live but the actual plot element was confusing and boring. 

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moonlightreads007's review against another edition

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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: 🤯🔥💖

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 ❤️). Also, potentially controversial opinion: Laila deserved godhood way more than Sévérin did, she was so much kinder to others throughout the series. In this book, it becomes clear that Sévérin 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! 

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jessicaludden's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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

4.0

“If you think what we’re doing is impossible, then let us rewrite what possibility means… together.”

I’m so sad this is over. I loved the angst in this. Everyone was so mad and I loved it. We got to see relationships break apart and come back together.  This one definitely felt more like a treasure hunt and it was very cool with all the puzzles and riddles. I like how it explored this idea of divinity in more depth. It was interesting to see how this idea of being powerless was very prominent in the first two books, but the idea of having all the power and being a god was part of the main question of this book. It had a very bittersweet ending. I’ll miss these characters so much but I’m glad they got their happy endings.

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madamenovelist's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5


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erins_bookshelf_'s review

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

5.0

I’m 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 💕 

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sturmhcndss's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective 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


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blueberry0531's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.25


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