Set in a darkly glamorous world, The Gilded Wolves is full of mystery, 
decadence, and dangerous but thrilling adventure.
Paris, 1889: The world is on the cusp of industry and power, and the Exposition Universelle has breathed new life into the streets and dredged up ancient secrets. In this city, no one keeps tabs on secrets better than treasure-hunter and wealthy hotelier, Séverin Montagnet-Alarie. But when the all-powerful society, the Order of Babel, seeks him out for help, Séverin is offered a treasure that he never imagined: his true inheritance.
To find the ancient artifact the Order seeks, Séverin will need help from a band of experts: An engineer with a debt to pay. A historian who can’t yet go home. A dancer with a sinister past. And a brother in all but blood, who might care too much.
Together, they’ll have to use their wits and knowledge to hunt the artifact through the dark and glittering heart of Paris. What they find might change the world, but only if they can stay alive.
My expectations for this book were high, and it more than surpassed them. If I could rate it more than 5 stars, I gladly would.
With such unique, magical world-building, and a closely bonded clan of charming characters planning a dangerous heist, The Gilded Wolves has the feel of Six of Crows. I’ve also seen this book compared to Indiana Jones and National Treasure, and with clues, puzzles, and historical elements, I can see why.
The incredibly well-developed characters made this novel for me. They’re a family of their own choosing, and along with that comes humorous dynamics – I laughed with them, but also felt their pain. Each of the six has their own talents and skill set and bring something to the table. And such wonderful inclusion! Bisexual, gay, autistic, with different cultures and backgrounds.
At over 400 pages, this is a chunk of a read, but I didn’t want it to end. An intricate plot, beautiful writing with so many quotable lines, charismatic characters, and masterful world-building – I highly recommend The Gilded Wolves to fantasy, history, and adventure fans. Easily one of my best reads of 2018, and the next book can’t come soon enough.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC.
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Sounds like you started the year off with a strong selection. I hope all your subsequent choices please you as much.
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If they were all this good, I’d never get anything done, Staci.
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Great review… I am so eager to read this author.. 😍💞
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This was my first book by this author, but certainly not my last. Hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!
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Teri, I have to get this book… It is expensive so… Let’s see🙄
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That’s a long one, but it sounds so good. Your review hooked me even more. So glad you loved it. Great review, Teri! 🙂
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Thanks, Jenn! I swear it didn’t feel that long while reading it. I’d have gladly kept reading if it was longer.
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This sounds really good, I like the idea of the setting too.
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For some reason, I’ve always liked reading that time period, Rosie. Who knows? Maybe I lived it in a previous life!
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This sounds highly engrossing. The setting alone is enough to make me consider it.
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It’s easily a crossover, Mae. A YA that doesn’t underestimate the intelligence of its audience.
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You’re killin’ me with these great book reviews, Teri. Ha ha. I love the cover and any mention of Six of Crows, makes me greedy for more books. My restraint is at an all time low. Thanks for the recommendation.
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With the world-building, friendship between crew members, and heist, this has a definite Six of Crows feel, Diana. You’d really enjoy this one. It’s definitely worth tipping the scales on the TBR, lol!
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This is a very strong recommendation, Teri. I have made a note of this. Thanks for sharing.
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You’re welcome, Robbie! I felt like my review didn’t do it justice.
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Great review!
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Thanks, Kristi!
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You’re welcome!
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sounds like the perfect fit for my taste. thanks for pointing this one out – definitely adding to the tbr mountain.
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So that’s you behind that mountain, Jina? I have one of those, too, lol. Hope you enjoy it!
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WOW more than surpassed your expectation Teri?
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Yep – and how often does that happen for readers, Sophie? But that also means the bar is set pretty high for the second book, and I hope I’m not disappointed.
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