There are always some books that get a lot of hype before they release and Silver Elite was one of those books. A lot of early readers were really excited about this one, so when I was offered an eARC to read and review, I couldn’t say no. So today I want to tell you about this book and what I thought. Keep on reading to find out more!
A big thank you to Netgalley and Del Rey for providing me with an eARC to read and review. This doesn’t affect my opinion in any way.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In the first book of a sizzling dystopian romance series, psychic gifts are a death sentence and there are rules to survival: Trust no one. Lie to everyone. And whatever you do, don’t fall for your greatest enemy.
TRUST NO ONE.
Wren Darlington has spent her whole life in hiding, honing her psychic abilities and aiding the rebel Uprising in small ways. On the Continent, being Modified means certain death—and Wren is one of the most powerful Mods in existence. When one careless mistake places her in the hands of the enemy and she’s forced to join their most elite training program, she’s finally handed the perfect opportunity to strike a devastating blow from inside their ranks.
LIE TO EVERYONE.
But training for Silver Block can be deadly, especially when you’re harboring dangerous secrets and living in close quarters with everyone who wants you dead.
AND WHATEVER YOU DO, DON’T FALL FOR YOUR GREATEST ENEMY.
As the stakes grow ever higher, Wren must prove herself to Silver Block. But that’s easier said than done when your commanding officer is the ruthless and infuriatingly irresistible Cross Redden, who doesn’t miss anything when it comes to her. And as war rages between Mods like her and those who aim to destroy them, Wren must decide just how far she’s willing to go to protect herself . . . and how much of the Continent is worth saving.
Review
You know a book is good when you devour a 500+ page book in a day! That was what Silver Elite did for me. I will be honest that the hype around this book scared me a bit, but after reading it myself, I could completely understand. The world, politics, friendship, and romance all had me hooked from the start.
I will be honest and say that I always have a hard time reviewing fantasy books, because I don’t want to spoil anything. I’m a reader who believes we should all get the chance to experience a book all on our own. Wren and Cross were such interesting characters. The only thing this story lacked for me was Cross’ POV. While I understand why the author chose to leave his POV out because of certain reveals, but I hope we get multi POV chapters in the sequel.
If you’re a fan of dystopian worlds, an elite group of soldiers, psychic abilities, and a training setting, I highly recommend Silver Elite. You learn a lot about this world without there being a lot of info dumping, the side characters are interesting and add to the plot, and while our main characters are clearly attracted to each other, the author doesn’t make it easy for them to be together. Add in some twists I never saw coming and it sounds like a great formula for a fun book. I’ll be anxiously awaiting the sequel.
The only downfall about reading first books in a series when they just came out is that if you love them, the wait is so long until you get the next book. Have you had this happen to you recently? Let me know in the comments. I’d love to hear from you!
