The Gilded Wolves: A Novel (Hardcover)

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*AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*

From New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi comes The Gilded Wolves, a novel set in Paris during a time of extraordinary change--one that is full of mystery, decadence, and dangerous desires...

No one believes in them. But soon no one will forget them.

It's 1889. The city is on the cusp of industry and power, and the Exposition Universelle has breathed new life into the streets and dredged up ancient secrets. Here, no one keeps tabs on dark truths better than treasure-hunter and wealthy hotelier Sverin Montagnet-Alarie. When the elite, ever-powerful Order of Babel coerces him to help them on a mission, Sverin is offered a treasure that he never imagined: his true inheritance.

To hunt down the ancient artifact the Order seeks, Sverin calls upon a band of unlikely experts: An engineer with a debt to pay. A historian banished from his home. A dancer with a sinister past. And a brother in arms if not blood.

Together, they will join Sverin as he explores the dark, glittering heart of Paris. What they find might change the course of history--but only if they can stay alive.

About the Author

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Roshani Chokshi is the author of commercial and critically acclaimed books for middle grade and young adult readers that draw on world mythology and folklore. Her work has been nominated for the Locus and Nebula awards, and has frequently appeared on Best of The Year lists from Barnes and Noble, Forbes, Buzzfeed and more. Her New York Times bestselling series include The Star-Touched Queen duology, The Gilded Wolves, and Aru Shah and The End of Time, which has been optioned for film by Paramount Pictures.

Praise For…

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**New York Times Bestseller**

**Indie Next Pick for the Winter 2018-2019 Kid List!**

Reading Chokshis prose is like sinking deeply into the overstuffed arms of a plush, purple velvet sofa. Her lavish descriptions of extravagant dinner parties, furtive meetings and daring escapes wrap you in sumptuous sensory detail...this ingenious take on colonialism and cultural appropriation is wildly inventive and wildly representative. - The New York Times Book Review

Chokshi has created an inclusive and authentic cast with obvious chemistry and affection for one another and infuses the tale with witty banter and twists. A delectably intriguing adventure for all teen shelves. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, Starred Review

Chokshi delivers a thrilling, gritty new fantasy set in an alternate nineteenth century Paris Chokshi shines as a master storyteller in her newest novel; the setting, world building, plot, and conflict are all staggering. However, the elements that perhaps shine the most are the history, riddles, mysteries, and science, woven together in a world brimming with power and magic. BOOKLIST, Starred Review

Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows and Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code converge in this dazzling new fantasy An opulent heist adventure that will leave readers voracious for more. KIRKUS, Starred Review

Evocative writing, sumptuous set pieces, and vividly sketched, authentically flawed characters distinguish this immersive tale of found family and star-crossed romance. Kaleidoscopic narration complements the intricate, high-stakes plot and allows Chokshi to showcase numerous aspects of her richly imagined universe all the way to the closing cliff-hanger. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, Starred Review

In this delicious first entry in a new series from a veteran YA author, readers will find sumptuous visuals, deep characters and a maddening eleventh-hour twist. BOOKPAGE, Starred Review

"The Gilded Wolves sets up a fantastical great heist with a series of clues and problems the well-developed, diverse group of teens must decipher. Chokshi's world is lush and her characters distinct and engagingthis first in a new series is as sharp and lustrous as the title suggests." SHELF AWARENESS, Rave Review

There can be no doubt that Chokshi has grown as a writer with each book, and 'The Gilded Wolves' takes us to a new level of intrigue. NPR.ORG

Chokshis writing is vivid and lovely. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

Thrilling and gorgeous, The Gilded Wolves is another captivating book from one of YAs most brilliant voices. PASTE, 10 Best YA Novels of January

BUSTLE names The Gilded Wolves one of the 28 Young Adult Books Coming Out In 2019 That Will Seriously Get You Pumped For The New Year

HYPABLE calls The Gilded Wolves one of the 2019 Winter Books Not to be Missed

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PARADE names The Gilded Wolves one of 10 Buzzworthy YA Books to Read in 2019

The Gilded Wolves is one of THE NERD DAILYs Most Anticipated 2019 Releases

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THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER includes The Gilded Wolves in a column on new books that should be turned into movies

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This rag-tag team will face danger, deception, puzzles, and of course delicious secrets that hide in the opulence of Paris. This is a story you will not soon forget. THE NERD DAILY

Beautiful cover? Check. Beautiful prose? Check. And this book is gloriously diverse.
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Youll fall in love with these characters, the world they live in, and all the promises it holds.
WE SO NERDY

"With a complex plot, witty banter, an enchanting fantasy world, and a thoughtful exploration of real-world issues of race, class, colonialism, this book is entertaining for all readers looking for an escape, young adult or not." - Santa Barbara Independent

"A gorgeously layered story, with characters that make you laugh and ache and cheer." Rene Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and The Dawn

"A masterpiece of imagination. You will want this book to steal your heart so that you will never have to leave this story." Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval

"This is a book to swan dive into, swim around in, luxuriate in. Trust me, you wont want to come out Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange The Dreamer

"The Gilded Wolves is part political misadventure, part puzzle and thoroughly charming, with a band of rapscallions and a string of surprises!" Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Cruel Prince

"The Gilded Wolves is the smart, dark adventure YA readers have been waiting for. Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of Sky In The Deep

"The Gilded Wolves has it all: magical Belle poque Paris, dark and glittering prose, a cast of characters that will steal your heart inside their other heists. This is a book I wish I'd written." Ryan Graudin, award-winning author of Wolf By Wolf