For Zofia, I respected from the beginning that her thought process as someone on the spectrum followed a different set of guidelines. For Hypnos, I knew who he would be, but not how he would arrive at that point. RC: Hypnos was the most fun to write, and Zofia was the hardest to write. Which character was the most fun to write? Who was the hardest to write? Who are you especially excited for readers to meet?

MP: The Gilded Wolves follows multiple characters as Séverin works with his team to pull off a seemingly impossible heist. You know, where all the good gossip starts ) And I like to know what’s happening in the corners of the party. I love a glamorous, well-thought out party with a fabulous theme. For me, the most exciting setting details were the parties…I love parties. And yet, all that research went into ONE SENTENCE in the story that I eventually took out!!!! WHY GODS WHY. I could wax poetic about the fascinating history of ice manufacturing for…days. What kind of research went into creating this world? What setting details were you most excited to develop?

While the presence of Babel Fragments and the Order has altered quite a few things in this world, much of your setting is still filled with historical detail. MP: The Gilded Wolves is set in Paris in 1889. It was just a wee seedling of a story, but it quickly expanded in scope. As I started writing the book, it took on a life of its own! I started writing this project in early 2016. Roshani Chokshi (RC): Silly as it might sound, The Gilded Wolves inspiration came from my intense (and slightly embarrassing) love for National Treasure and Tomb Raider. MP: What was the inspiration for The Gilded Wolves? Where did you start with this project? I’m so excited to have Rosh here today for an interview about this new series starter. Since then, I have been completely obsessed.

I was lucky enough to read The Gilded Wolves in August before reviewing it for School Library Journal. Lush settings, vibrant characters, action, and a few hints of romance blend together perfectly. This historical fantasy is part mystery and all adventure as Séverin and his team work to pull off a world-changing heist and make their own way in the world. The Gilded Wolves is a sweeping story set in a complex world filled with magic and intrigue.

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