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A review by secondhandpages
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
Did not finish book.
This was definitely not the review that I wanted to be writing. When I first got word of this novel, it sounded EXQUISITE! A fantastical treasure hunt filled with magic, shape shifting and special powers was music to my ears.
Unfortunately, the magic died there for me. There is no doubt that Chokshi's writing is lyrical, whimsical and beautiful. Sometimes, though, that seems to over take the story, leaving the actual story on the back burner and instead an endlessly poetic description of something in its place.
The bones of the story and the characters were interesting. Some of the powers that the characters had were very intriguing. and captivating. The world building was exceptional as well. The detail that Chokshi put into it impressive. From the magic system to the masks, the ranking systems and houses.
Everything about this book made me want to love it. Ultimately though, I did not finish the book. So many times I felt like I was reading in circles, and that pulled all of my focus from the actual story.
Chokshi's story is beautiful, her worlds are detailed, but her writing just isn't for me. I gave this one star for this reason.
Unfortunately, the magic died there for me. There is no doubt that Chokshi's writing is lyrical, whimsical and beautiful. Sometimes, though, that seems to over take the story, leaving the actual story on the back burner and instead an endlessly poetic description of something in its place.
The bones of the story and the characters were interesting. Some of the powers that the characters had were very intriguing. and captivating. The world building was exceptional as well. The detail that Chokshi put into it impressive. From the magic system to the masks, the ranking systems and houses.
Everything about this book made me want to love it. Ultimately though, I did not finish the book. So many times I felt like I was reading in circles, and that pulled all of my focus from the actual story.
Chokshi's story is beautiful, her worlds are detailed, but her writing just isn't for me. I gave this one star for this reason.