What to Read After The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi

The Gilded Wolves follows Séverin and his crew through a Forging-powered, alternate Paris where high-stakes heists and Order of Babel politics constantly collide with found-family loyalties. Best for readers who want emotionally intense, character-centered fantasy with themes of Class and Privilege and Identity and Belonging, but it may feel heavy if you prefer straightforward, low-angst adventure

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The Gilded Wolves

Roshani Chokshi
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Darkness 20
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Pace 50
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Depth 53
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The Hobbit 95

The Hobbit

J.R.R. Tolkien

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A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping

Sangu Mandanna
Strong continuation 90/100
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Keeps: depth
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A Reaper at the Gates

Sabaa Tahir
Strong continuation 90/100
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The Kingdom

Emmanuel Carrère
Gentle shift 67/100
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Keeps: tone, depth
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The Irregular at Magic High School Vol. 2

Tsutomu Satō
Gentle shift 64/100
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Keeps: tone, depth
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The Magic of Fate

Britt Andrews
Gentle shift 64/100
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Keeps: tone, depth
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Proper English

KJ Charles
Clear shift 52/100
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Shares some DNA but moves in a new direction
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A Suitable Boy

Vikram Seth
Clear shift 52/100
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In a Dark Wood Wandering

Hella S. Haasse
Clear shift 52/100
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Ariadne

Jennifer Saint
Clear shift 52/100
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Mornings in Jenin

Susan Abulhawa
Clear shift 52/100
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The Fallen Architect

Charles Belfoure
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Bear

Julia Phillips
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The Last House on the Street

Diane Chamberlain
Clear shift 42/100
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At the Edge of the Orchard

Tracy Chevalier
Clear shift 41/100
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Keeps: depth, tone
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