The Gilded Wolves

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

When I finished reading this book I was in love with it. Of course, I also wanted to throw it against the wall and rant and rave over the ending. So, the short of it is, this book is absolutely amazing and I love it, but the ending ripped my heart out and lit it on fire.

First up, let me tell you about the amazing characters. I love books with fascinating characters and this one has 6– yes, that means there are also 6 POVs, but I think they are all very distinct. We've got a diverse crew here in looks, nationalities, gender, sexual orientation, motivations, religions, and Zofia is on the Autistic spectrum. They all have flaws. faults, strengths, weaknesses, and will wiggle into your heart faster than you can properly learn their names. Do I have a favorite? No, I can't choose, I love them all. I'd love to talk about them all individually, but I think we'd be here forever and I'd start ranting soooooo, moving on!

There is some romance tension, but it isn't a big portion of the book. It is there, past sexual experiences are mentioned, and feelings towards other characters and their looks are brought up, but it isn't overpowering. I think it was just enough and you know... contributes to my overall heartbreak. Oh, speaking of heartbreak, there are mentions of child abuse! So, please be forewarned.

Now the plot. We've got treasure hunters searching for artifacts and there are many other little motivations in the background which come up and will influence decisions. such as Severin wanting his place as patriarch, Tristan wanting to be safe and Severin happy, Laila wanting a book, Zofia wanting to pay off her debt so she can send her sister to medical school, Enrique wanting to become a more influential member of a secret society so he can help his people, and poor Hypnos who just wants friends. Oh? Is that last one not true??? I will fight you!
But it all revolves around the treasure (and friendship) and so they have to decipher codes, go to secret locales, and fight mysterious people. It is such a fantastic read.

Oh and the dialogue between characters is A+! I can't remember the last time I highlighted (on my e-reader) so much of a book. I kept wanting to add more and more updates to Goodreads. The writing is brilliant! I was sucked into this world and felt like a fly on the wall for these characters. I love everything about it so, so much. it is definitely a new favorite and I cannot wait to get the sequel in my hands.

I HIGHLY recommend this one and will be reading the sequel and more by this author. Go read it!!
The only thing... I still don't understand the title...