I Read Silver Elite Because Of BookTok: Does Dani Francis' Book Live Up To The Hype?

Silver Elite by Dani Francis is blowing up online, with the dystopian romantasy novel sparking numerous conversations, from whether the author is using a pen name to how well the book fits into the dystopian genre. The controversies surrounding Silver Elite aside, the novel received glowing reviews ahead of its May 2025 release. With dystopian books having an incredible resurgence in 2025 — and romantasy being more popular than ever — perhaps that's no surprise. The book attempts to blend both categories, though whether it succeeds is another story.