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A review by katieinca
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
3.0
I love the idea of this book. Paris, in 1889, with magic! But it's a 19th century Paris written to acknowledge the existence of colonialism, and incorporates that in a way that gives it realism and richness, and informs the experiences of the characters.
However, 4 POV characters is a rough way to dive into a book. And worse, the lead guy is a dud. I would *almost* read the next book to find out what happens to Enrique and Zofia, but Séverin suffers from Ted syndrome - he's the least compelling character in a story he's at the center of. Also, if I had time and breath, I could complain to you about both the ending and the main romantic pairing. So it'd be 2 stars, except I really appreciated how she explored Paris.
However, 4 POV characters is a rough way to dive into a book. And worse, the lead guy is a dud. I would *almost* read the next book to find out what happens to Enrique and Zofia, but Séverin suffers from Ted syndrome - he's the least compelling character in a story he's at the center of. Also, if I had time and breath, I could complain to you about both the ending and the main romantic pairing. So it'd be 2 stars, except I really appreciated how she explored Paris.