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Silver Elite

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the first book of a sizzling dystopian romance series, psychic gifts are a death sentence and there are rules to survival: Trust no one. Lie to everyone. And whatever you do, don’t fall for your greatest enemy.

“Dani Francis wrote the adult dystopian romance I’ve been wanting to read for the longest time. . . . I’m absolutely obsessed, and I need the next book in the series injected into my vein right now.”—Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bride

This stunning hardcover features a jacket with foil and a black-and-white interior map!


TRUST NO ONE.

Wren Darlington has spent her whole life in hiding, honing her psychic abilities and aiding the rebel Uprising in small ways. On the Continent, being Modified means certain death—and Wren is one of the most powerful Mods in existence. When one careless mistake places her in the hands of the enemy and she’s forced to join their most elite training program, she’s finally handed the perfect opportunity to strike a devastating blow from inside their ranks.

LIE TO EVERYONE.

But training for Silver Block can be deadly, especially when you’re harboring dangerous secrets and living in close quarters with everyone who wants you dead.

AND WHATEVER YOU DO, DON’T FALL FOR YOUR GREATEST ENEMY.

As the stakes grow ever higher, Wren must prove herself to Silver Block. But that’s easier said than done when your commanding officer is the ruthless and infuriatingly irresistible Cross Redden, who doesn’t miss anything when it comes to her. And as war rages between Mods like her and those who aim to destroy them, Wren must decide just how far she’s willing to go to protect herself . . . and how much of the Continent is worth saving.

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Published May 6, 2025

528 pages

Average rating: 7.71

185 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

thenextgoodbook
Sep 04, 2025
8/10 stars
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What’s it about?

Wren Darlington has been in hiding since she can remember. When her uncle is taken prisoner, she impulsively goes after him. This marks the beginning of a journey she could not have foreseen.

What did it make me think about?

Who doesn’t love a good page-turner?

Should I read it?

Well, this book is getting a lot of hype for being a cross between The Hunger Games and Fourth Wing. Having read the book, I kind of get it. This is a dystopian romance, and the pages fly by. I enjoyed it. It was exactly as described. I enjoyed the first two-thirds of the book more than the last third, but that may have just been my preference. It got a little far-fetched towards the end. Of course, it is the first installment in a three-part trilogy, and I will be reading the next book when it comes out. It has my attention. For all you fans of Fourth Wing– this book is a simpler story, but I think you will still enjoy it.

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“Every single one of these people would happily see me dead if they knew what I was. They’ve been taught from birth that there’s something wrong with me. I’m an aberration. I’m defective. I don’t belong in society among the likes of them.”
FunSizedSara
Jul 14, 2025
10/10 stars
Just finished this and oh my god. The twists are twisty and the turns are turning. It's been a while since I've read a good dystopian novel. It's got me in a literal choke hold, and I need someone else to read it so I can rant about it. I need the sequel like yesterday!
Gail_71
Jul 06, 2025
8/10 stars
“We’re two halves of a fractured whole, drawn together by forces beyond our control.” Silver Elite was a thrilling ride from start to finish. Wren Darlington is a powerhouse—clever, strong, and surprisingly sensible. Balancing her secret identity as a top-tier Mod while training in a deadly military program? No problem; she owns it like a queen with a gun. Cross Redden, aka Mr. Broody Commander, is moody and incredibly attractive, embodying the phrase “touch her and die.” Yes, it was a bit predictable, with "Wolf" being obvious early on, but I loved watching the story unfold anyway. The word "keen" was overused—seriously, someone please intervene! At one point, I was keen to toss the book (lovingly) across the room. Side characters like Kaine and Xavier added great banter and chaos, making the story more enjoyable. Minimal world-building was fine since the game was set mostly in training camp chaos, and a handy map was included. Final verdict? Predictable but addictive. Wren and Cross hooked me, and I’m eagerly awaiting book two. “I wanted to show you that you can trust me. I wanted to show you… me. I wanted you to see what I am” “You’re in my soul, wren. I take a breath and feel you in my chest. You’re inside of me, you have been since I was a kid, and the thought of losing you…” “He said the girl of his dreams loved daisies. Said he’d loved her his entire life”
Lys_Melon
Sep 07, 2025
7/10 stars
Despite hearing mg mixed reviews on this book, I quite enjoyed the read. It is different from what I normally read as this is more sci-fi than fantasy. The sci-fi aspect is great and while there’s some work that could be done on world building it is overall a fun read.
BookFairie
Aug 18, 2025
10/10 stars
I'm curious as to what will happen next. so much happened in this story and it left things open as to what will happen next.

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