Silver Elite by Dani Francis — Genre’d Podcast Episode 1

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Aug 22
2 min read

Updated: Sep 22

Welcome to the very first episode of Genre’d Podcast, where we mix book club banter with spicy takes on romance, fantasy, and everything in between.

This week we’re diving into Silver Elite by Dani Francis, a spicy dystopian romance featuring mind-reading orphans, elite military training, rebellion, and a swoony enemies-to-lovers storyline. If you love dark romance with action and high stakes, this one is for you.

What we cover in this episode:

The birth of the “one-line plot” (yes, this is where it all began)
Our wild conspiracy theories about who Dani Francis really is
Elyse’s ongoing struggle to figure out a star rating system
Plenty of laughs, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes bookish chaos

Mentions & shoutouts:

BookTok fave: @lunathionsitgirl

Why listen?

If you’re into romantasy podcasts, spicy book discussions, or just want to hear what happens when three sisters argue about tropes, you’ll feel right at home. Plus, if you’ve been searching for your next dystopian enemies-to-lovers romance recommendation, this episode is packed with all the reasons why Silver Elite should be on your TBR.

That’s our take on Silver Elite by Dani Francis! What did you think? Drop a comment below with your thoughts, theories, or your favorite spicy dystopian romance recs—we’d love to feature them in a future episode.

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Quick answers: Silver Elite

Is it part of a series? Reading order?

Book 1 of the Silver Elite series; start here for the dystopian academy arc.

What tropes are in it?

Elite academy, enemies to lovers, forbidden powers, secret identities, touch‑her‑and‑die, high‑stakes trials.

Spice level (0–5 chilis)?

4/5: steamy/open‑door moments amid action and training sequences.

If I loved it, what should I read next?

Fourth Wing (war college + dragons), Red Queen (court politics & powers), Zodiac Academy (messy academy romance), The Hunger Games (dystopian trials).