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In einer Welt voller Magie wird Saffrons Leben von einem einzigen Ziel bestimmt: Rache für den Mord an ihren Eltern, die vor zwanzig Jahren von den Bloodmoons getötet wurden. Um dieses Ziel zu erreichen, erschleicht sie sich einen Platz an der Silvercloak Academy, an der die Detektive des Landes ausgebildet werden. Doch kurz vor ihrem Abschluss wird ihre Täuschung entdeckt. Ihre letzte Chance: Sie soll undercover gehen und die Bloodmoons von innen heraus zerschlagen. Damit ihre Tarnung nicht auffliegt, muss Saffron grausame Dinge tun, die nicht nur sie selbst in Gefahr bringen. Und dann ist da noch Levan, der Sohn des Anführers, und eine Prophezeiung, die besagt, dass Saffron diejenige sein wird, die ihn töten wird. 🌙 Das nenn ich mal einen holprigen Start. Was war das denn bitte für ein Info Dumping am Anfang? Vor lauter neuen Namen, Orten und Begriffen – und das auf jeder Seite - habe ich irgendwann einfach komplett den Überblick verloren. Lag es am Buch? War ich nicht in der richtigen Stimmung? Standen die Sterne schlecht? Ich weiß es nicht. Ging es nur mir so? Die zweite Hälfte wurde zum Glück deutlich besser – vielleicht auch, weil ich irgendwann aufgegeben habe, das große Ganze vollständig verstehen zu wollen. Ich habe einfach darauf vertraut, dass die Informationen, die mein Gehirn sofort wieder aussortiert hat, später nicht noch einmal relevant werden. Die Grundidee finde ich eigentlich ziemlich spannend, auch wenn mich doch einiges stark an Harry Potter erinnert hat. Aber das kann auch einfach daran liegen, dass alle ständig mit ihren Zauberstäben rumgefuchtelt haben und der Todesfluch offenbar der go to Spruch ist. Die Bloodmoons fand ich als Bösewichte ziemlich gut gelungen und hätte gerne noch mehr über sie erfahren. Saffron dagegen hat mich mehrfach an meinem Verstand zweifeln lassen. Wann hat Aspar es wohl zum ersten Mal bereut, ihr den Job gegeben zu haben? Vermutlich direkt fünf Minuten später. So wenig Talent für Undercover-Arbeit muss man auch erst einmal haben. Und ja, es ist offensichtlich, wieso sie ausgewählt wurde, aber trotzdem. 🫣 Auch wenn mich das Buch stellenweise einige Nerven gekostet hat, bin ich trotzdem neugierig darauf, wie die Geschichte weitergeht und werde Band 2 wohl nochmal eine Chance geben.
✨ 5✨ Review of Silvercloak by L. K. Steven “This is how villains are made” I’ll be honest — at first, I wasn’t so sure about this book. It started slow, almost carefully — like a spell still finding its rhythm. But then something shifted. A few chapters in, it had me completely. And it didn’t let go again. What began as quiet curiosity turned into full-blown obsession. The world — dark, intricate and full of whispered power — felt alive in my hands. It’s the kind of magic you can almost taste: wands, cloaks and potions that pulse with something forbidden, Illusions that blur truth and lie, Prophecies that taste of fate and ruin. Saffron, our Silvercloak, is everything I love in a protagonist — fierce, flawed, and heartbreakingly human. She carries secrets like scars and makes choices that haunt her long after they’re made. And Levan… I don’t even have the words. The tension between them hums quietly beneath every page — not loud, not cliché and just inevitable. I think what astonished me most was how layered it all was. Every betrayal, every flicker of hope, every line of dialogue felt deliberate. The story grows heavier and sharper with each chapter, until you realise you’ve stopped breathing somewhere along the way. And the ending — gods. It left me staring into the dark, broken. I need the next part. NOW! Really If I could give Silvercloak six stars, I would. Because it reminded me how stories can hurt beautifully (seems to be something I love, to suffer because I like books that make me cry) Q: what’s your last 5⭐️ read / highlight? (Also sorry that the reviews are so late right now I’m really not good with words right now so they take ages to write…)
3,25⭐️? Am Anfang dachte ich, japp das wird safe n Highlight, aber ab Seite 150 hat es mich irgendwie verloren. Die Chemie zwischen Levan und Seff habe ich 0,0 gefühlt und die ganze Story war irgendwie off. Ich muss aber sagen, dass die letzten 100 Seiren doch echt spannend und entertaining waren also evtl lese ich die Reihe weiter? Mal schauen ob ich nochmal daran denke haha
Let me say this upfront: 6/5 stars highlight. My mind is blown. What will I do with myself now?
This book is perfection start to finish. A magic system with wands, spells and potions. Magical powers that are fueled by pleasure and pain. Saffron is a Silvercloak aka one of the good guys. And also has a secret, because she is immune to magic. Levan is a Bloodmoon aka one of the bad guys. And also the kingpin's son. Yes, this is a Mafia-esque story. And while I'm not too keen on Mafia stories, I loved this book with all my heart. Saffron goes undercover with the Bloodmoons, and dangerous doesn't even begin to describe it. But things are not as they seem, and she puts everything at risk for the mission, and herself. Oh, did I mention Timeweaving? Well yes there is the forbidden power of manipulating time, but don't worry, the timey-wimey is not used willy-nilly, it's with plan and woven into a tight - and did I already say perfect? - story. The ending was all I wished for and also not what I expected. I need book 2 now! Between this book and Our Infinite Fates, @LauraSteven has become an auto-buy author for me, who I trust completely with any story. 5/5 stars (and more if possible) Thank you @netgalley and @randomhouse @delreybooks for the eARC! #Silvercloak #Netgalley #Bookstagram
Silvercloak by L.K. Steven
There is not a single doubt in my mind, that this story will haunt me in the best way possible for a very, very long time. In a world where magic is fueled by pleasure and pain, we follow our main character Saffron who is tasked by her captain to go undercover and flip the world of the ruthless order of the Bloodmoons upside down. This premise alone made me froth at the mouth to get to the bottom of this story and MY GOD, was I unprepared for what's to come. Not only was the magic system innovative and fresh, it also felt nostalgic at the same time. We're talking wands in all different manners, mages wearing fancy cloaks, charms and curses at every corner. This world was filled to the brim with all sorts of magic, without it ever being confusing or overwhelming. I was fully submerged in it the moment I laid eyes on the first few pages of this book. Speaking of the world, how in the seven hells did Laura manage to build such a complex world that is filled with history and lore and ancient prophecies without it being boring or repetitive for even a second?? It was the perfect backdrop for Saffron's story and so engaging, I felt like an old, wrinkly historian who is crouched over her million dusty history books that are scattered all around her trying to absorb as much of it in my little brain as possible and loved every minute of it. But now, the part of this book that touched me so deeply I had to reconnect with nature, because I felt myself getting WAY too emotional over fictional characters that do not exist: The relationship between Saffron and Levan. I am guilty of having a soft spot for the tortured, misunderstood characters that hide behind a careful constructed facade of being seemingly unaffected by everything and it was almost like the author knew that about me and gave me exactly that. It was perfect. It was a clashing of morals, of good vs bad, of breaking and bending your own moral code in pursuit of "the greater good" and of watching two people develop feelings for each other against their better judgement whilst opening up about their tortured past and the shared grief that haunts them. The character development of both of them was so unique and exciting, paired with the fast-paced action and twists at every corner, I had the time of my life. No notes, Miss Steven. I truly believe that with this book, you created something as close to magic as you can get in our boring non-magical world and I thank you for sharing it with us.
This is how villains are made.
Oh my god, I can’t believe how good this book was. Honestly if I could I’d rate it 6 stars. And I can’t believe how much it destroyed me. Saff is an amazing character, strong, ambitious and the author makes it so we can absolutely feel with her. The decision she makes, how everything is going down and how she tries to make it work nevertheless- I loved her so much as fmc. The magic system was something I hadn’t read in many years and it gave me nice flashbacks to a series I read as a teenager. But it has still new facets and the whole magic system is amazingly explained. I loved it. And the story itself? I couldn’t put the book down and if I had to I just wanted to continue. Undercover agent magic style and huh, additionally a lot of tension 🔥 But what made my jaw DROP was the end. I mean there were turns of events throughout the whole book I didn’t see coming. But the end? It ate me up and spit me out again. Every time there was hope- next page there wasn’t anymore. And then there was again some turn of events you didn’t see coming and that changed everything. Just for my heart to break totally. I need the next book like asap. Thanks to Netgalley for the eARC!
I haven’t had a book where I had a hard time getting into it in such a long time. For some reason, I was excited to read the book but as I started it, the story couldn’t catch me as much as I wanted. Even though the magic system is reminiscent of Harry Potter, it’s still unique (I guess everything with spells and wands will always remind me of HP). As the focus was much more on the fantasy part and plot (which I actually came to really like), the romance wasn’t as strong as the characters felt it themselves. But the last few pages really make me want to read the next book asap!
Sehr spannendes Magiesystem, aber der Funke ist nicht ganz übergesprungen
Ich fand das Magiesystem brilliant. Die Idee dass Magie wieder aufgefüllt wird durch Pleasure or Pain ist eine sehr spannende Herangehensweise. Ich habe jedoch etwas damit gehadert mich mit den Charakteren verbunden zu fühlen und unser FMC hat mich an vielen Stellen genervt. Einige Punkte der Story waren mMn auch nicht ganz rund.
I have had a good time reading 'Silvercloak'. I've read that it has been compared to Harry Potter - which I don't really understand. But that might be just so me. The story is okayish, foreseeable and nothing new. Go for it to read a bit, it is a light read with a bit of spice and nice action elements. Nicely written, but nothing soooo special.
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In einer Welt voller Magie wird Saffrons Leben von einem einzigen Ziel bestimmt: Rache für den Mord an ihren Eltern, die vor zwanzig Jahren von den Bloodmoons getötet wurden. Um dieses Ziel zu erreichen, erschleicht sie sich einen Platz an der Silvercloak Academy, an der die Detektive des Landes ausgebildet werden. Doch kurz vor ihrem Abschluss wird ihre Täuschung entdeckt. Ihre letzte Chance: Sie soll undercover gehen und die Bloodmoons von innen heraus zerschlagen. Damit ihre Tarnung nicht auffliegt, muss Saffron grausame Dinge tun, die nicht nur sie selbst in Gefahr bringen. Und dann ist da noch Levan, der Sohn des Anführers, und eine Prophezeiung, die besagt, dass Saffron diejenige sein wird, die ihn töten wird. 🌙 Das nenn ich mal einen holprigen Start. Was war das denn bitte für ein Info Dumping am Anfang? Vor lauter neuen Namen, Orten und Begriffen – und das auf jeder Seite - habe ich irgendwann einfach komplett den Überblick verloren. Lag es am Buch? War ich nicht in der richtigen Stimmung? Standen die Sterne schlecht? Ich weiß es nicht. Ging es nur mir so? Die zweite Hälfte wurde zum Glück deutlich besser – vielleicht auch, weil ich irgendwann aufgegeben habe, das große Ganze vollständig verstehen zu wollen. Ich habe einfach darauf vertraut, dass die Informationen, die mein Gehirn sofort wieder aussortiert hat, später nicht noch einmal relevant werden. Die Grundidee finde ich eigentlich ziemlich spannend, auch wenn mich doch einiges stark an Harry Potter erinnert hat. Aber das kann auch einfach daran liegen, dass alle ständig mit ihren Zauberstäben rumgefuchtelt haben und der Todesfluch offenbar der go to Spruch ist. Die Bloodmoons fand ich als Bösewichte ziemlich gut gelungen und hätte gerne noch mehr über sie erfahren. Saffron dagegen hat mich mehrfach an meinem Verstand zweifeln lassen. Wann hat Aspar es wohl zum ersten Mal bereut, ihr den Job gegeben zu haben? Vermutlich direkt fünf Minuten später. So wenig Talent für Undercover-Arbeit muss man auch erst einmal haben. Und ja, es ist offensichtlich, wieso sie ausgewählt wurde, aber trotzdem. 🫣 Auch wenn mich das Buch stellenweise einige Nerven gekostet hat, bin ich trotzdem neugierig darauf, wie die Geschichte weitergeht und werde Band 2 wohl nochmal eine Chance geben.
✨ 5✨ Review of Silvercloak by L. K. Steven “This is how villains are made” I’ll be honest — at first, I wasn’t so sure about this book. It started slow, almost carefully — like a spell still finding its rhythm. But then something shifted. A few chapters in, it had me completely. And it didn’t let go again. What began as quiet curiosity turned into full-blown obsession. The world — dark, intricate and full of whispered power — felt alive in my hands. It’s the kind of magic you can almost taste: wands, cloaks and potions that pulse with something forbidden, Illusions that blur truth and lie, Prophecies that taste of fate and ruin. Saffron, our Silvercloak, is everything I love in a protagonist — fierce, flawed, and heartbreakingly human. She carries secrets like scars and makes choices that haunt her long after they’re made. And Levan… I don’t even have the words. The tension between them hums quietly beneath every page — not loud, not cliché and just inevitable. I think what astonished me most was how layered it all was. Every betrayal, every flicker of hope, every line of dialogue felt deliberate. The story grows heavier and sharper with each chapter, until you realise you’ve stopped breathing somewhere along the way. And the ending — gods. It left me staring into the dark, broken. I need the next part. NOW! Really If I could give Silvercloak six stars, I would. Because it reminded me how stories can hurt beautifully (seems to be something I love, to suffer because I like books that make me cry) Q: what’s your last 5⭐️ read / highlight? (Also sorry that the reviews are so late right now I’m really not good with words right now so they take ages to write…)
3,25⭐️? Am Anfang dachte ich, japp das wird safe n Highlight, aber ab Seite 150 hat es mich irgendwie verloren. Die Chemie zwischen Levan und Seff habe ich 0,0 gefühlt und die ganze Story war irgendwie off. Ich muss aber sagen, dass die letzten 100 Seiren doch echt spannend und entertaining waren also evtl lese ich die Reihe weiter? Mal schauen ob ich nochmal daran denke haha
Let me say this upfront: 6/5 stars highlight. My mind is blown. What will I do with myself now?
This book is perfection start to finish. A magic system with wands, spells and potions. Magical powers that are fueled by pleasure and pain. Saffron is a Silvercloak aka one of the good guys. And also has a secret, because she is immune to magic. Levan is a Bloodmoon aka one of the bad guys. And also the kingpin's son. Yes, this is a Mafia-esque story. And while I'm not too keen on Mafia stories, I loved this book with all my heart. Saffron goes undercover with the Bloodmoons, and dangerous doesn't even begin to describe it. But things are not as they seem, and she puts everything at risk for the mission, and herself. Oh, did I mention Timeweaving? Well yes there is the forbidden power of manipulating time, but don't worry, the timey-wimey is not used willy-nilly, it's with plan and woven into a tight - and did I already say perfect? - story. The ending was all I wished for and also not what I expected. I need book 2 now! Between this book and Our Infinite Fates, @LauraSteven has become an auto-buy author for me, who I trust completely with any story. 5/5 stars (and more if possible) Thank you @netgalley and @randomhouse @delreybooks for the eARC! #Silvercloak #Netgalley #Bookstagram
Silvercloak by L.K. Steven
There is not a single doubt in my mind, that this story will haunt me in the best way possible for a very, very long time. In a world where magic is fueled by pleasure and pain, we follow our main character Saffron who is tasked by her captain to go undercover and flip the world of the ruthless order of the Bloodmoons upside down. This premise alone made me froth at the mouth to get to the bottom of this story and MY GOD, was I unprepared for what's to come. Not only was the magic system innovative and fresh, it also felt nostalgic at the same time. We're talking wands in all different manners, mages wearing fancy cloaks, charms and curses at every corner. This world was filled to the brim with all sorts of magic, without it ever being confusing or overwhelming. I was fully submerged in it the moment I laid eyes on the first few pages of this book. Speaking of the world, how in the seven hells did Laura manage to build such a complex world that is filled with history and lore and ancient prophecies without it being boring or repetitive for even a second?? It was the perfect backdrop for Saffron's story and so engaging, I felt like an old, wrinkly historian who is crouched over her million dusty history books that are scattered all around her trying to absorb as much of it in my little brain as possible and loved every minute of it. But now, the part of this book that touched me so deeply I had to reconnect with nature, because I felt myself getting WAY too emotional over fictional characters that do not exist: The relationship between Saffron and Levan. I am guilty of having a soft spot for the tortured, misunderstood characters that hide behind a careful constructed facade of being seemingly unaffected by everything and it was almost like the author knew that about me and gave me exactly that. It was perfect. It was a clashing of morals, of good vs bad, of breaking and bending your own moral code in pursuit of "the greater good" and of watching two people develop feelings for each other against their better judgement whilst opening up about their tortured past and the shared grief that haunts them. The character development of both of them was so unique and exciting, paired with the fast-paced action and twists at every corner, I had the time of my life. No notes, Miss Steven. I truly believe that with this book, you created something as close to magic as you can get in our boring non-magical world and I thank you for sharing it with us.
This is how villains are made.
Oh my god, I can’t believe how good this book was. Honestly if I could I’d rate it 6 stars. And I can’t believe how much it destroyed me. Saff is an amazing character, strong, ambitious and the author makes it so we can absolutely feel with her. The decision she makes, how everything is going down and how she tries to make it work nevertheless- I loved her so much as fmc. The magic system was something I hadn’t read in many years and it gave me nice flashbacks to a series I read as a teenager. But it has still new facets and the whole magic system is amazingly explained. I loved it. And the story itself? I couldn’t put the book down and if I had to I just wanted to continue. Undercover agent magic style and huh, additionally a lot of tension 🔥 But what made my jaw DROP was the end. I mean there were turns of events throughout the whole book I didn’t see coming. But the end? It ate me up and spit me out again. Every time there was hope- next page there wasn’t anymore. And then there was again some turn of events you didn’t see coming and that changed everything. Just for my heart to break totally. I need the next book like asap. Thanks to Netgalley for the eARC!
I haven’t had a book where I had a hard time getting into it in such a long time. For some reason, I was excited to read the book but as I started it, the story couldn’t catch me as much as I wanted. Even though the magic system is reminiscent of Harry Potter, it’s still unique (I guess everything with spells and wands will always remind me of HP). As the focus was much more on the fantasy part and plot (which I actually came to really like), the romance wasn’t as strong as the characters felt it themselves. But the last few pages really make me want to read the next book asap!
Sehr spannendes Magiesystem, aber der Funke ist nicht ganz übergesprungen
Ich fand das Magiesystem brilliant. Die Idee dass Magie wieder aufgefüllt wird durch Pleasure or Pain ist eine sehr spannende Herangehensweise. Ich habe jedoch etwas damit gehadert mich mit den Charakteren verbunden zu fühlen und unser FMC hat mich an vielen Stellen genervt. Einige Punkte der Story waren mMn auch nicht ganz rund.
I have had a good time reading 'Silvercloak'. I've read that it has been compared to Harry Potter - which I don't really understand. But that might be just so me. The story is okayish, foreseeable and nothing new. Go for it to read a bit, it is a light read with a bit of spice and nice action elements. Nicely written, but nothing soooo special.