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A review by aritrigupta
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
3.0
3.5 stars, if I am being honest.
First, the high points.
The writing is fluid, and the narration commendable. I am one of the few left in the YA fan world who still has not read Six of Crows, so I suppose that worked in my favour. However, books with heists and cocky leaders of heists is not uncommon, and this was not a novelty.
I must say, I loved all the characters. The author has tended to each of them with care, and they worked well as individuals and as a group.
Now, all that didnt work for me.
The convoluted story, and the heavy usage of symbolism from all possible cultures. I almost sighed at how pretentious the story felt at times. Despite how fast paced the narration is, I was not keen to pay attention on all parts of it, simply because there were too many parts to keep in mind. It took me quite some time to read it, although whenever I was back to it, I read it in chunks. I am still quite divisive on how I feel about it.
All said and done, I will probably not continue the series.
First, the high points.
The writing is fluid, and the narration commendable. I am one of the few left in the YA fan world who still has not read Six of Crows, so I suppose that worked in my favour. However, books with heists and cocky leaders of heists is not uncommon, and this was not a novelty.
I must say, I loved all the characters. The author has tended to each of them with care, and they worked well as individuals and as a group.
Now, all that didnt work for me.
The convoluted story, and the heavy usage of symbolism from all possible cultures. I almost sighed at how pretentious the story felt at times. Despite how fast paced the narration is, I was not keen to pay attention on all parts of it, simply because there were too many parts to keep in mind. It took me quite some time to read it, although whenever I was back to it, I read it in chunks. I am still quite divisive on how I feel about it.
All said and done, I will probably not continue the series.