Silver Elite

by Dani Francis
Silver Elite cover
Good Books rating 4.12
Dystopian/Post-Apocalyptic
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  • ID: 539
  • Added: 2025-09-14
  • Updated: 2025-11-01
  • ISBN: 9781804950739
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2025-05-06
  • Formats: 57
  • Reviews: 4

Silver Elite is a sizzling dystopian romance that has taken the literary world by storm. Set in a divided world where the Primes seek to eliminate those with psychic powers, Wren Darlington, a powerful Mod, must conceal her abilities to survive. When she is forced to join the elite Silver Block program, she sees an opportunity to strike against her enemies from within. However, her mission becomes complicated by her undeniable chemistry with Cross Redden, her cocky and attractive commanding officer. As war rages and secrets are revealed, Wren must decide how far she is willing to go to protect herself and the Continent. The book has garnered widespread acclaim, with readers and critics alike praising its addictive plot and explosive chemistry between the main characters.

Reviews
Bossy Bookworm · 2025-09-14
compelling 4.00

The novel features a compelling mix of dystopian elements, elite training, and complex social conflicts, with a slow-burning romance that avoids typical genre pitfalls.

The reviewer was drawn to the novel despite usually preferring fantasy and romance to be separate, finding the story’s elite training and magical abilities intriguing. They appreciated the nuanced portrayal of class conflict and the slow development of the romance between Wren and Cross, noting that their relationship felt authentic and avoided awkwardness common in similar books. The tension between Wren's rebellious spirit and her forced involvement in the elite military unit adds depth to the plot. Additionally, the reviewer liked that the romance was a slow burn, with attraction building over time rather than immediate coupling, which enhanced the story's emotional realism. The power dynamics between the protagonists were handled thoughtfully, making the romance feel balanced and believable within the dystopian context.

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    I was taken with the double-edged quest, elite training, magical abilities, and complex conflicts between classes in the first in this dystopian series.

    Will these two, who are definitely not allowed to be together, end up together? They will.

    The slow burn of attraction lasts far longer than their togetherness, and their intimacy didn't induce cringing on my part in its odd specificity or skewed power dynamic.

Read Write Run · 2025-06-17
excellent 4.50

The reviewer was captivated by the story, characters, and world-building, despite some flaws in the setting, and found the book to be a standout read.

The reviewer described Silver Elite as an anomaly that they fell in love with, despite some issues with the world-building. They were particularly taken with the story itself, the characters, and the way the world was portrayed. The reviewer found the book to be a standout read that they couldn't put down, highlighting the engaging narrative and well-developed characters. They appreciated the unique blend of dystopian and fantastical elements that made the story compelling.

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    Silver Elite was the anomaly for me, making me fall in love with the story itself, the characters, even somehow the world despite its awful ...

    I was captivated by the story, characters, and world-building.

    A standout read.

Literary Hypewoman · 2025-05-29
good 3.50

The book is described as a fun read filled with drama and dumb decisions, but the reviewer found the big twist predictable. Despite this, they enjoyed the overall experience.

This reviewer found Silver Elite to be a fun read, full of drama and some questionable decisions by the characters. However, they felt that the big twist was predictable from the early chapters, which slightly dampened their enthusiasm. Despite this, they still enjoyed the book overall, appreciating the entertainment value and the engaging story. They don't dwell on the predictability but rather focus on the enjoyable aspects of the narrative.

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    Overall, this is a fun read full of drama and dumb decisions.

    My biggest issues are that I called the big twist from the very first few chapters.

    It's a solid addition to the genre with plenty of entertainment value.

The Book Dutchesses · 2025-05-24
captivating 4.50

A highly recommended dystopian novel with compelling world-building, strong characters, and a gripping mix of politics, friendship, and romance.

This review praises the book for its immersive world and the complex dynamics between characters, especially the protagonist Wren and her commanding officer Cross. The reviewer was initially wary due to hype but found the narrative captivating and the pacing excellent, devouring the lengthy book quickly. The only criticism was the absence of Cross’s point of view, which the reviewer hopes will be included in the sequel to deepen character understanding. Overall, the book is celebrated for its balance of elements and emotional impact.

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    You know a book is good when you devour a 500+ page book in a day.

    The world, politics, friendship, and romance all had me hooked from the start.

    Wren and Cross were such interesting characters.

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