Silver Elite

Silver Elite, Book 1

By: Dani Francis

Narrated by: Amanda Dolan

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.

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.

Critic reviews

“Dani Francis wrote the adult dystopian romance I’ve been wanting to read for the longest time, and she gave me everything I craved and more! I’m absolutely obsessed, and I need the next book in the series injected into my vein right now. This book starts with a bang, and it only becomes more and more exciting as the story progresses. I could not put it down—Dani Francis is a rock star, and I’m so happy she’s bringing dystopia back!”—Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis

“I didn’t realize how much I missed dystopian fantasy until I devoured this book! Silver Elite is a thrilling, fast-paced read with unforgettable characters and a plot that kept me hooked from start to finish.”—Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of House of Beating Wings

“Thoroughly addictive—I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.”—L. K. Steven, author of Silvercloak

“For readers who grew up with favorites like The Hunger Games and Divergent, I have some good news for you: There’s a new dystopian must-read hitting shelves, and it’s bound to be the book of the summer.”—PureWow

“Like Katniss Everdeen and Violet Sorrengail, Wren has a strong moral compass that’s put to the test both physically and emotionally as she battles seemingly insurmountable odds.”—The Washington Post

“The breakneck pacing keeps the pages flying . . . propulsive and delicious in a way that leaves readers eager to know what happens next.”—Paste

“A sexy, high-octane dystopian debut.”—Library Journal

“Francis expertly builds this high-stakes surveillance state and crafts beautifully flawed, emotionally complex characters. Readers will eagerly await the next installment.”—Publishers Weekly

“A page-turner whose academy setting and blend of suspense and forbidden romance will appeal to fans of popular romantasies like Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing.”—Bookist

“Silver Elite has all the makings of a blockbuster series, and I’m 100% along for the ride. . . . I have no doubt that it will quickly become a favorite in the book community.”—The Everygirl

New and exciting

I know lots of people are saying this is like other books but it’s not like books I have read and loved the exciting new world.

Exciting new slow burn, dystopian romance!

5⭐️ 3🌶️ 4.5🎧

Relationship dynamic: MF
Tropes/Microtropes/Vibes/Reps:
☢️ Sci-fi/fantasy romance
💣 Dystopian world
⚔️ Enemies to lovers
🙅🏻‍♀️ Forbidden
🎖️ Commander x recruit
🤫 Secret identities

Book Publisher: Del Rey
Audio Publisher: Random House Audio
Narrators: Amanda Dolan
Narration type: solo
Writing perspective: first person, single POV
Standard length (pages): 517
Standard length (time): 19:12
Listening speed: 2.5x

📖 I’ve been excited about this book since I saw it on IG a couple months ago. Coming off quite a few incredible fantasy books and having heard this compared to some of my fav series from youth (Hunger Games, Divergent, etc), I came in with some seriously high expectations… and I feel like Dani absolutely SLAYED!! The plot really took off right from the start and she expertly built the dystopian world for us as our FMC struggled through some very difficult situations. I thought she did a fantastic job showing me instead of telling me and set up just the right amount of knowledge while leaving room for surprises, twists, and turns. The tension and slow burn between our couple was delicious. The life or death secrets surrounding them kept the stakes high and the plot hopping. I absolutely can’t wait for the next book in the series!!

🎧 This was my first time listening to Amanda Dolan, and at first her voice sounded a little sharp to my ear. But once I got into this and got to know Wren’s character, I realized her narration was actually pretty spot on. Wren is bold, fearless, and powerful, so a strong, bold voice is the only thing that makes sense! Amanda also did a great job with the other characters voices, giving unique sounds to our fav side characters and of course the hunky captain.

Couldn’t stop listening

Loved it! It was like a movie in my head…love the narrator she did an amazing job doing both females and males voices. The plot might be predictable but i had such a great time with this book. Cross is a mix of Four and Xaden and I was here for it! Wren is so strong and fierce !

A great listen

I loved this book! I was in a reading funk. Nothing had been able to keep my attention or keep me interested in the last month or two. I had been seeing Silver Elite all over social media and in ads. I finally gave it a try and I am so glad I did. Can't wait for the next book. I want to see how the story unfolds and how the characters develop.

Storey drew me right in!

I can't wait for the next book! So much action but also so much heart, love, love, love!!!