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cardanrry's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Murder and Violence
amanda_mh's review against another edition
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 😭♥️
- 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 😭♥️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Vomit, Torture, Gore, Colonisation, Confinement, Cursing, Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Antisemitism, Chronic illness, Blood, Violence, Grief, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, and Murder
brookey8888's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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
Omg this made me cry and I was. If expecting that at all. The last 80 pages were so emotional to me. It was giving clockwork princess.
I had no clue where any of this story was going, but I was gagged multiple times. I loved the characters and just their interactions. The relationships are so good and heartwarming. The ending of this is not at all what I expected. I enjoyed the plot of the second one, but the character interactions more in this one. The first one is still the best. I just love the different histories and myths we learn about.
I had no clue where any of this story was going, but I was gagged multiple times. I loved the characters and just their interactions. The relationships are so good and heartwarming. The ending of this is not at all what I expected. I enjoyed the plot of the second one, but the character interactions more in this one. The first one is still the best. I just love the different histories and myths we learn about.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Death, Antisemitism, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Racism, Sexism, Classism, Violence, Misogyny, and Grief
bergha1998's review
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.”
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.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Cursing, Murder, Death, Violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Child abuse, Alcohol, Blood, Death of parent, and Vomit
friendly_neighborhood_grandma's review against another edition
medium-paced
2.75
This was soooo excruciatingly looong. I just wanted it to be over. The ending was nice but this series is unfortunetly not worth it for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Body horror, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Gore
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Self harm
Minor: Vomit
sturmhcndss's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, Animal cruelty, Blood, Murder, and Animal death
alexiab's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
fast-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
5.0
ITS COOL IM FINE IM TOTALLY COOL AND FINE
god damn I don't think the end of a series has torn my heart up like that in a good while. It was epic, exciting, surprising, and exactly what it should have been.
I love this entire adventure, my heart is forever with this beautiful and funny as hell found family, and I don't know how to cope with it being over. THE EPILOGUE WILL HAUNT MY DREAMS FOR ALWAYS.
god damn I don't think the end of a series has torn my heart up like that in a good while. It was epic, exciting, surprising, and exactly what it should have been.
I love this entire adventure, my heart is forever with this beautiful and funny as hell found family, and I don't know how to cope with it being over. THE EPILOGUE WILL HAUNT MY DREAMS FOR ALWAYS.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Grief, Self harm, Death, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Antisemitism
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
I’ve got some mixed feelings about The Bronzed Beasts. It’s the third book in a trilogy I have, as a whole, loved. Chokshi’s writing remains vibrant and beautiful – some of the most beautiful sentences I’ve ever read come from Roshani Chokshi’s brilliance. When I like a series, a book, an author as much as I have enjoyed Chokshi’s Gilded Wolves trilogy, I am not always objective as I should be.
I did not like the ending.
Any of the endings, if I’m 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 didn’t like it because it was overly romantic, I guess. There’s a lot of grandeur and sadness. It wasn’t quite how I wanted things to go and I’m a bit frustrated.
You can see Chokshi’s skill as an author by the way I am brooding over the ending. She’s got her claws in me with this trilogy. I raved for The Gilded Wolves and The Silver Serpents. I have loved Zofia and Enrique… 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 – the part that captures my heart and squeezes mercilessly – 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. It’s marvelous, bewitching, and I have loved it. I can wish it ended differently and still love the books. I wait for Chokshi’s 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 ⭐️
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 ⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Ableism, Violence, Suicide, and Grief
maryjames's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Grief, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Antisemitism, Colonisation, Cursing, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Sexual content, and Terminal illness