Characteristic to the entire series, the plot dealt heavily on intricate puzzles, building upon those from the previous two books and tying in mind forging in an entirely new way. Certain ones that I'm sure will make many readers very happy (vis a vis who ended up with who). Besides our main couple, there were so many little relational developments happening on top of the central conflict. Laila and Séverin have always been utter perfection and the added angst because of this only heightened that. It made for an intense emotional conflict between all of the characters, with trust needing to be re-established, but with little time to do so.

Tensions are undoubtedly high after the events that concluded The Silvered Serpents, and I adored reading about the fallout from Séverin's betrayal and how it affected everyone. Made even stronger by the setting of Venice, Italy, with lively masquerades and gondola rides. Trademark to Roshani Chokshi's writing style, the opulent atmosphere and lush language flourishes in this third installment. It made me laugh, cry, rage, seethe, and agonize, only to redeem itself and do it all over again. The Bronzed Beasts is honestly one of the most satisfying heart-wrenchingly beautiful endings to a trilogy I have read in my entire life.

Even if the powers within may enact a price that they are not at all prepared to pay. Divinity may divide them, but in this glorious finale to The Gilded Wolves Trilogy, the crew will have to set aside their convictions in order to reach the steps of the golden temple and tempt the gates of godhood. With less than ten days until Laila succumbs, the gang will do whatever it takes, undergo any ordeal, in order to save her from her fate. He must manage unstable tempers while searching for the entrance to the temple beneath Plague Island, the one place where the Divine Lyre can be played and he can achieve godhood. Allied with Ruslan, the patriarch of the fallen house, Séverin plays a balancing act. Following a mere handful of clues, they manage to make their way to Venice, Italy, in an effort to track down Séverin and the Divine Lyre. Still reeling after the betrayal of Séverin, the crew is irrevocably severed. What began in the streets of Paris concludes in a blazing glory over the winding canals of Venice.

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