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A review by readwithmaramiloandmaple
Silver Elite by Dani Francis
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Like many readers, it’s hard not to draw parallels between Silver Elite and The Hunger Games — and honestly, I don’t mind one bit. The Games had President Snow; Silver Elite gives us General Redden. The Capitol and Peacekeepers become the Continent and The Company. Numbered Districts? Here, we have lettered Wards. And then there's Wren — our fierce, impulsive, sassy, and strong FMC who channels all the fire of a Katniss while still standing firmly in her own right.
So yes I will say that a certain dystopian formula is evident — but guess what? It works. And I am SO here for it.
I’d also seen Silver Elite compared to Fourth Wing, so when I opened to a map and prepared myself for a maze of impossible-to-pronounce names and overly elaborate worldbuilding, I was so relieved to find regular-sounding character and place names. It made diving into the story the perfect blend of easy and epic!
I loved the rich worldbuilding and fast pacing — I never feel lost or bogged down. I has great “found family” vibes (as confusing as these are for Wren as she wrestles with which side she should be feeling for), and the enemies-to-lovers dynamic brings that delicious slow burn (yes, it gets spicy), and the ongoing theme? Trust no one. Lie to everyone, was delicious.
Even though I guessed the big twist ahead of time, it didn’t lessen the thrill for me, the strength of the characters and the world kept me hooked right to the end.
If you enjoy your dystopian reads with a side of sass, a dash of danger, and a slow burn romance that simmers — Silver Elite delivers. Bring on the next book! I received a copy of this book for review, all opinions are my own.
So yes I will say that a certain dystopian formula is evident — but guess what? It works. And I am SO here for it.
I’d also seen Silver Elite compared to Fourth Wing, so when I opened to a map and prepared myself for a maze of impossible-to-pronounce names and overly elaborate worldbuilding, I was so relieved to find regular-sounding character and place names. It made diving into the story the perfect blend of easy and epic!
I loved the rich worldbuilding and fast pacing — I never feel lost or bogged down. I has great “found family” vibes (as confusing as these are for Wren as she wrestles with which side she should be feeling for), and the enemies-to-lovers dynamic brings that delicious slow burn (yes, it gets spicy), and the ongoing theme? Trust no one. Lie to everyone, was delicious.
Even though I guessed the big twist ahead of time, it didn’t lessen the thrill for me, the strength of the characters and the world kept me hooked right to the end.
If you enjoy your dystopian reads with a side of sass, a dash of danger, and a slow burn romance that simmers — Silver Elite delivers. Bring on the next book! I received a copy of this book for review, all opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, War
Minor: Mental illness