A review by thebookrealmguide
Silver Elite by Dani Francis

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was such a fun read for me! I came in knowing all the controversy surrounding this book (incorrect marketing, not enough substance, mysterious pen author, etc), so I felt I was entering with a good headspace for what I was getting. 

 

I would recommend the audiobook. I really enjoyed narrator, Amanda Dolan's, work. She did fantastic. 

 

I personally didn’t need it to be overtly political to satisfy it being a dystopian book. That is better suited found somewhere else. It definitely leaned more into the romance and action aspects, but we may get more political in Book 2 and 3. 

 

I loved that Wren was already in control of most her powers. I love a FMC in control from the front. We don’t get that very often. I also liked that Cross didn’t train her. He was just able to work with her on missions and see her kick ass.

 

Overall, it is an easy, fun read. So easy I was able to put it up to 2.75 speed and still follow along. I enjoyed it for what it was. Actually, I really loved it and it helped it was my book club read. Much more fun to read with others than by yourself. Emily Fox on Fable said it “was a potato chip. Enjoyable and entertaining”, and honestly that pretty much sums it up. A very yummy potato chip. 

 

Can’t wait for Book 2! I better be on that ARC team next time haha.