The Gilded Wolves

This book intrigued me because I'm always up for a good heist story.
Severin's whole life has been spent trying to acquire enough wealth to take back what is rightfully his. His inheritance, His House. If Severin and his team can pull of one last major heist, the Order of Babel will perform the bloodline test and his House will be restored.

I enjoyed most of this book. The middle lagged a bit. The characters were my favorite part. I especially liked Laila. I just didn't have that “I can't wait to read more” feeling with this book. I will probably read the next one just to see what happens, but I can't say I'm in much of a hurry for it.

I received a copy from Net Galley.

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...

It's Paris in 1889, and the Exposition Universelle is just around the corner. Séverin Montagnet-Alarie manages a wildly popular hotel by day, and by night “acquires” treasures that once belonged to his now-extinct family House. Everything is going smoothly until one such acquisition traps Séverin in a contract to steal something with potentially world-ending repercussions. He would be lost without the help of his trusty team: Enrique, a historian longing to belong; Zofia, a brilliant scientist who can make sense of math but not people; Laila, a dancer and cook with a magical secret; and Tristan, Séverin's foster brother with an extraordinary gift for plant magic. Will this be the one acquisition that is too much even for these experts?

The Gilded Wolves is an enchanting historical fantasy novel with a host of fantastic characters. I loved experiencing the viewpoints of Séverin, Enrique, Laila, and Zofia, and felt as though I were becoming friends with them as the story progressed. The action and suspense made this book hard to put down, and the explosive ending left me not-so-patiently waiting for the sequel!