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Every Laura Steven book I think will be my favorite, until she comes out with the next!
I was blessed by something magical getting an early copy of this book. This was divine. Magical. Wonderous. Laura Steven has recently taken the fantasy gen... READ MORE
A Rich, Decadent Read!
After the murder of her parents, Saffon Killoran makes it her life's mission to eliminate the mysterious criminal organisation the Bloodmoons – even if it ... READ MORE
My new auto-buy author!
In a world where magic is fuelled by pain or pleasure, we follow Saffron Killoran, a 26yr old orphan, now in training to be a Silvercloak - a detective in ... READ MORE
Read this now and thank me later!
Thank you so much to the publisher for sending me a copy of this book. This was one of my most anticipated read for 2025 so I was so excited to read this!
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Dark and gritty
Saffron was orphaned at six, her parents killed by the villainous Bloodmoons. As an adult, she realises that she can do what she has always desired- take t... READ MORE
Addictively and lusciously dark fantasy ✨
So… Laura Steven knocks it out of the park AGAIN. Richly woven together, Steven’s world of magic refilled by pleasure and pain is almost touchable, vividly... READ MORE
Can I timeweave back to experiencing this book for the first time again???
Silvercloak by Laura Steven is a fast-paced, high-stakes fantasy novel that captivates with its unique blend of wit, intrigue, and world-building. Set in a... READ MORE
Breathtaking world and magic system!
Think queer Harry Potter with time weaving and organised crime.
The world building and magic system in this is breathtakingly detailed and astoundingly we... READ MORE
Sure to Be A New Classic: Without Doubt, the Book to Binge This Year!
What LK Steven's accomplishes in Silvercloak is nothing shy of brilliant.
Despite marking LK's adult fantasy debut, Silvercloak stands with the best of... READ MORE
Pain and pleasure creates pure perfection in this phenomenal start to a new series!
I adored Silvercloak so much! Steven is on an absolute roll with amazing novels, and their first foray into adult fantasy does not disappoint!
Silverclo... READ MORE
Dark Academia, Dark Magic & Dark Romance
Finished the book… now wishing I could timeweave back and read it again for the first time and then go forward in time to grab me the next one!
We meet S... READ MORE
A refreshing addition to the Adult Fantasy genre!
Many thanks to Rachel at Del Rey UK and Rih at Penguin for sending me a proof of this gorgeous book!
Set in a rich, dark, and sensual world where magic ... READ MORE
Incredible first adult fantasy
L. K Steven’s (aka Laura Stevens) delve into adult fantasy is truly a wonder. It’s a really well written concept and the magical system is familiar yet ent... READ MORE
Loved it!
This book kept me up way beyond my bedtime! Saff is a Silvercloak, a mage detective. She is sent deep undercover to infiltrate the Bloodmoons, a vicious c... READ MORE
What a rollercoaster!
I had an idea of what I thought this would be like, but it shocked me in the best way by being very different! Every twist, every moral quandary, every pie... READ MORE
Look I just loved this a lot go buy it
I had my doubts that this could top Our Infinite Fates, which was one of my favourite resds last year. But Steven is truly just getting better and better. ... READ MORE
Phenomenal!
As a fan of Laura’s YA books I’ve been looking forward to reading this and it did not disappoint!
If you like fantastic world building, complex characte... READ MORE
Laura Stevens is an icon she can do no wrong!!!
This is one of the best books I have ever read I didnt think anything could be better than Our Infinite Fates but this comes extremely close. The world bui... READ MORE
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Synopsis
Two decades ago, the Bloodmoons ruthlessly murdered Saffron's parents, destroying her idyllic childhood. Hellbent on revenge, she lied her way into the elite Silvercloak Academy of detectives with a single goal: find a way to bring the Bloodmoons to justice.
But on the eve of her graduation, her deception is expose, and she's given only one option: go undercover and tear the Bloodmoons down from the inside.
Descending into a world where pleasure and pain are the most powerful currencies, Saff must commit some truly heinous deeds to keep her cover - and her life. Not only are there rival gangs and sinister smuggling rings to contend with, there's also her growing feelings for the kingpin's tortured son, and curious prophecy foretelling his death at Saff's hand.
With each day testing her loyalties further, Saff's web of lies becomes harder to spin. And when one false step could destroy everything and everyone she's ever loved...the mage who dedicated her life to vengeance might just have to die for it.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Cornerstone
- ISBN: 9781804952351
- Number of pages: 464
- Dimensions: 197 x 128 x 31 mm
- Weight: 320g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allEdge-of-your-seat, addictive supernatural detective
Huge thanks to #NetGalley and #DelRey for the ARC of Silvercloak. I was completely blown away.
From the first page, the tension is sky-high-the mission,... READ MORE
Ten Star Book
I am not sure where to even begin. This might be one of the best books i have ever read and im 51!
Tells the tale of Saffie who witnesses her parents murd... READ MORE
An exciting read and one of the best books of this year
This is a wonderful story of a persons hunger for revenge and their realisation that getting revenge is not so easy. Saffron, the main character, has great... READ MORE
PHENOMENAL
This book had me mesmerised! An absolute work of art. I loved it so much
The magic system - chefs kiss! I love the idea of pain and pleasure being neces... READ MORE
Phenomenal Start To A New Magical Series
From the moment I first heard about Silvercloak, I knew I would love this book. A new wizard-type book, but for adults where they are already magically tra... READ MORE
A fantastic romantasy
4.5 ⭐
A really great fantasy, with the slow burn romance giving serious Dramione undertones.
I loved the story, the action, some pretty high stakes a... READ MORE
Will set your heart on fire
Silvercloak was a fantastically rich and imaginative story with some brilliant twists and turns.
As a longtime fan of Steven’s YA writing, my expectati... READ MORE
Fantasy where the magic is based on pleasure and pain
From the very first chapters, Silvercloak had me completely hooked. We're plunged straight into the action as Saffron and her Silvercloak cohort embark on ... READ MORE
Absolutely spellbound!
I absolutely loved this book. Easy 5 stars for me. It had me hooked from the first page and I honestly couldn't put it down.
I really liked the magic s... READ MORE
Addictive, gritty and full of romantic tension
I absolutely devoured every word of this book & when I was done I had to sit staring into space for a few minutes processing. Thank you to Netgalley and Pe... READ MORE
The next big hit for the bookish community
Wow! I can see this being the next big hit across the Bookish community. Silvercloak was absolutely packed with engaging characters, riveting narrative & a... READ MORE
Please don't make me wait too long for the sequel
Thank you to Del Rey and Netgalley for this Arc!
I went into this completely blind and am so glad I did. I had a great time and would recommend this to... READ MORE
Brilliant
Saffron lived an enchanted life with her parents, who doted on he. Gifted with magic, their home was a safe, magical haven…until it wasn’t. After witnessin... READ MORE
I cannot wait to get my hands on this.... again
This was incredibly good, and my first thought upon finishing was —gods when is the next book out?
It’s been ages since reading something so completely ... READ MORE
Brilliant book!
This was a fantastic book! I picked it up and read it daily, reading more and more each day as the story developed and characters got more embroiled in the... READ MORE
Brilliant ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
Saffron, driven by her desire to join the prestigious Silvercloak Academy of detectives, resorts to forging her credentials to secure her place among the e... READ MORE
Brilliant
Silvercloak is a dark, gripping fantasy that was filled with twists and betrayals. I really enjoyed the clever magic system and morally grey characters. I ... READ MORE
Pure Magic
I've been sold on this book since I heard the concept of it was The Departed but with magic. Then I found out that the magic system was powered by pain and... READ MORE
The closest a book can get to being actual magic
Thanks to the publisher for this arc!
There is not a single doubt in my mind, that this story will haunt me in the best way possible for a very, very l... READ MORE
Interesting characters and an intriguing ending
Silvercloak follows Saffron as she’s sent undercover to join The Bloodmoons, a violent organised crime group responsible for the death of her parents.
I r... READ MORE
Interesting, unique, and enthralling!
Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book :)
This was a fantastic book! I picked it up and read it daily, reading more and mo... READ MORE
Need book 2!
4.5 stars this was a great first book in the series
The end of every chapter had me wanting more! The concept of pain vs pleasure magic system and the det... READ MORE
My Roman Empire until the sequel is out!
There is just something about L.K. Steven’s writing that is absolutely magical and downright addictive.
Everything—world building, character developmen... READ MORE
Action-packed and so unique!
This book is such a fun read!
If you’d like to read about people spending their time annihilating each others with wands, then pick this book!
Unexpe... READ MORE
Magic meets Mafia? I'm in!
If I'd had Saff's parents, I probably would have begun my path to revenge too, if they'd been ripped from me like that
An intoxicating, razor-edged fantasy romance that will ruin you in the best way.
Silvercloak by Laura Steven is the kind of book that grabs you by the throat from the very first page and refuses to let go. Blending seductive world-build... READ MORE
I have been ruined...
Silvercloak by Laura Steven just sent me into a spiral, and I will never emotionally recover. This book has officially entered my “will shove into everyone... READ MORE
Amazingly addictive
Thank you to NetGalley, DelRay and L.K Steven for the e-arc for Silvercloak! I read Our Infinite Fates, and loved it, so really wanted to read Silvercloak!... READ MORE
The next fantasy phenomenon!!
Last year I was fortunate enough to review another of Laura's books - Our Infinite Fates. It blew me away! It was deliciously dark and beautiful, the next ... READ MORE
Fantasy at its finest
R E V I E W
Silvercloak by L.K. Steven
☆☆☆☆☆
Advanced Reader Copy graciously provided by Random House UK, Cornerstone | Del Rey via Netgalley
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Loved it!
Yes! This is the villain book I've been waiting for! This adult wizarding book had everything and all done exceptionally well in my opinion. True, very mor... READ MORE
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I’m sorry, this was not for me but I can appreciate the world that has been created!
I loved Our Infinite Fates so was excited to read an adult book by Laura / LK. And whilst OIF swept me in up beautiful prose and relationships. Silvercloak... READ MORE
Unique magic
This might start as an academic type story but quickly pushes on to become something quite dark and disturbing . Imagine a reality in which magic exists bu... READ MORE
Very fun concept
This was basically a murder mystery/undercover cop thing with mages and wands and I was 100% loving it. A fun magic system and a fast paced story, certainl... READ MORE
ARC review - contains some spoilers!
ARC Review – Silvercloak by LK Stevens
Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Genre: Fantasy Romance | Tropes: Undercover infiltration, enemies-to-lovers, tortured love int... READ MORE
Magic system with a fresh take
Many thanks to Cornerstone Press, Random House UK, and NetGalley for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Silvercloak is a strong opening to a n... READ MORE
Spectacular!!
Thank you so much to Del Rey & Netgalley for allowing me to read this in exchange for honest feedback.
OH. MY. DAYS. I actually don't know where to sta... READ MORE
Loved it
Silvercloak is an highly anticipated read for me and I was finally lucky to have received a proof copy, I was so excited in anticipation.
Firstly I absolu... READ MORE
Twisting and intriguing
Wow what a story. I thought I knew how this story would play out but I really was caught up in all the twists and turns of the plot. I had to take a breath... READ MORE
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OK
Thank you NetGalley and Random House UK for this eCopy to review
When I picked up Silvercloak, I was drawn in by the promise of a morally complex fantas... READ MORE
Absolutely loved this! Steven is fast becoming an autobuy author
I was so excited read this after reading some of the authors, YA novels; I especially loved Our Infinite Fates. This start to a series and step into adult ... READ MORE
Page turner!
Absolutely loved this book! The twists and turns and everything in between. Can't wait to see where this story goes
Magic Meets the Mafia
L.K. Steven has crafted a magical world that starts with all the charm of the first Harry Potter book but soon sinks the reader into the dark criminal unde... READ MORE
Wow...just wow!!
If you are a fan of enemies to lovers, and I mean TRUE enemies to lovers than this book should definitely be on your radar.
This is a story that hooks y... READ MORE
Unique
I am having such a hard time rating this book. I really enjoyed the beginning of this book and the ending is interesting (despite the fact that I hated the... READ MORE
I did not want to put this book down! Firstly the magic system is unique and fuelled by pain and pleasure. With wand
Reminiscent of our childhood favourite magical world. SPOILERS!
I read this as an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Enter into a world reminiscent of our favourite childhood characters. Where the colour ... READ MORE
Crime fighting but with magic!
4.25 stars
Ever wanted to read a book where the main character goes undercover in an enemy organisation? Then this is the book for you!
Saffron is on... READ MORE
A fab new fantasy full of twists and turns
One of my favourite reads of the year so far, Silvercloak was a fantastic fantasy novel which sees a disgraced mage deep undercover with a criminal gang.
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Loved it!
I loved this adult high fantasy story!! A fresh concept where magic in this world is powered by pleasure and pain, almost like a currency.
Saffron is a ta... READ MORE
Nice fantasy read
Fantasy, public authority dealing with a Mafia organisation with a nasty Boss. Ok that’s the absolute vaguest overview. One of these books that the first f... READ MORE
Riveting Start to a New Fantasy Genre
L K Steven's, or Laura Steven's, first adult fantasy novel sets the bar very high indeed. Silvercloak, Book 1 of the Saga by the same title, builds a new w... READ MORE
Very Dark Fantasy - A Bit Conflicted with This One
3.25/5 stars
While I didn't dislike this first in series dark fantasy, I had hoped to enjoy it more.
It features a unique fantasy world where magic i... READ MORE
Review
A dark fantasy story full of magic and unique spells with warring magical factions, the Silvercloaks (magical detectives) and Bloodmoons (magical Mafia) an... READ MORE
Steven’s best yet!
This book blew me away. It feels fresh and new which I think is pretty difficult to do in the fantasy market. It’s definitely a fantasy with a romance elem... READ MORE
Fast-Paced, Dark, and Addictive — Laura Steven Strikes Gold
I just knew I was gonna love this book when I read the sypnosis.
I was hooked from the very beginning.
Fast paced, with morally grey main characters, p... READ MORE
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 ... READ MORE
Your new obsession
Revenge isn’t always so easy!
Intricate characters, a brilliantly unique magic system fuelled by pain and pleasure, expansive world building and honestly ... READ MORE
Fantastic
Firstly, thank you NetGalley for a free eARC of this in return for my honest opinion.
Laura Steven has written an incredible book, first in the series a... READ MORE
Dark. Twisted. Thrilling. Magical. .... Brilliant
“How could he be both trustworthy and an enemy ?”
Reading Silvercloak was a delight and 5 stars is surely not enough to describe how it made me feel. I ... READ MORE
A treasure trove of a novel - the whole experience is decadent!!
'Silvercloak' was an absolutely addictive read - think Harry Potter meets organised crime in one of the most sensual magical worlds I’ve ever encountered! ... READ MORE
One line review – This was more than I excepted and I was here for every moment of it!
I absolutely fell in love with this book from the very first page. Considering this is an adult fantasy debut for the author I was hooked throughout and co... READ MORE
Review of Silvercloak
Silvercloak was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, and I dove into the ARC with high expectations. I'm happy to say those expectations were full... READ MORE
Over rated!
I've been reading fantasy since my mid teens and I'm now in my 60s so finding something new is becoming a bit of a challenge. On a previous review I stated... READ MORE
INCREDIBLE. OBSESSED
Spectacular.
What a ride!!
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Unique debut into adult fantasy
Incredible debut into the adult high fantasy world. There's a lot going on but not so much that it's confusing, the world building is so well done that it'... READ MORE
Dark, gritty and brilliant.
If you grew up reading a certain wands and cloak series, and you’re missing that vibe in your fantasy reads as an adult, then Silvercloak is for you. As ev... READ MORE
Spectacular
“Oh, she thought, horrified and fascinated in equal measure.
This is how villains are born.”
This was an easy 5 star read for me (honestly, I’d give ... READ MORE
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