Broken Dove: Characters, spicy chapters, triggers & more
Broken Dove by Dani Francis continues where Silver Elite left off, with Wren Darlington and Xavier Ford having survived the Blacklands.
I don’t think it’s too presumptuous to predict that it’s going to have polarising opinions on the direction it takes.
I’ve written a book guide featuring everything you need to know about the characters, spice levels and where to find the spicy chapters. And I know everyone wants to know where to find that. So scroll down to the FAQs and spoilers section of this post if that’s what you’re after.
I’ve also listed trigger warnings, tropes and a few other bits and pieces, so you can decide if this is the book for you and if you’re going to continue the Silver Elite series.
Happy reading!
Broken Dove synopsis.
In the heart-pounding sequel to the New York Times bestselling dystopian romance Silver Elite, lines will be crossed, loyalties will be tested, and the fight for the Continent is only just beginning as Wren Darlington finds herself caught in the middle of two wars: one for the fate of her home and another for the fate of her heart.
LINES WILL BE CROSSED.
After blowing her cover as a double agent within Silver Elite and fleeing the Prime-controlled capital, Wren Darlington is finally safe behind allied lines. As her lover and former commander Cross Redden works to disrupt the Primes from inside their ranks, Wren turns her focus toward assisting the Uprising in overthrowing their rule once and for all.
LOYALTIES WILL BE TESTED.
Though she’s back among her own people, trust is hard-won and hidden agendas abound on the Mod base. And beyond those walls, Wren can’t help but worry that Cross is keeping secrets of his own . . . secrets that could jeopardize everything. Complicating matters even further is her shocking reunion with hotshot fighter pilot and undercover operative Grayson Blake. Once her closest friend in Silver Elite, Gray seems to understand Wren on a level she never thought possible.
AND THE FIGHT FOR THE CONTINENT IS ONLY JUST BEGINNING.
With the war between Mods and Primes growing more brutal by the day, and with her own role in the conflict becoming more essential than ever, Wren must confront some gut-wrenching questions. Who is she fighting for . . . and who is she willing to lose?
Broken Dove characters.
Broken Dove is narrated from a first person point of view, from Wren Darlington’s point of view with a prologue and an epilogue narrated by Cross Redden.
Character art shared by artist @dianadworak & author @authordanifrancis via Instagram.
Main characters.
What do we have here? Three main characters? Indeed. I am going to say that the Kaine Sutler girlies will be pleased with the direction Broken Dove and its central characters take. Although if you’re not into love triangles, I’m not really too sure about how to break the news…
Wren Darlington.
Wren, also known by her real name, Stella Hess, develops quite a bit in Broken Dove. From learning how to harness her abilities to incite, as well as reflecting on her past mistakes as well as coming to terms with her impulsivity.
Cross Redden.
“You own me Dove. My heart, soul, body. It’s all yours. There could never be anybody else. Not in a million fucking lifetimes.”
Cross Redden narrates the prologue and epilogue and sadly, for the Cross girlies, he doesn’t get as much page time as he did in Silver Elite. However, don’t lose hope. That’s all I’ll say without spoilers.
Grayson Blake.
“I’m a man of many talents, Darlington. Haven’t you figured that out by now?”
Formerly known as Kaine Sutler, Grayson Blake plays a starring role in Broken Dove. He’s cheeky, confident and fun and gets way more page time in this book.
Supporting characters.
Here’s a list of all the characters named in Broken Dove apart from our main ones.
Xavier Ford
Adrienne
Luisa
Kallister Ash
Fiona
Teriq
Poppy
Neema
Karra Colfer
Tana Archer
Henley
Mako
Evlynne
Jasper Reed
Saint
Kitty
Raven Persimmons
Hawkins Jost
Declan
Travis Redden
Zak
Orin
Wells
Pasha
Fisher
Beatriz: Luisa’s mother
Seth: Luisa’s father
Jenni: Grayson’s aunt
Shamus
Commander Vasquez
Valeria Vasquez
Animal characters (including mentioned names).
Prince is my absolute favourite.
Buttercup: Fat yellow budgie
Didi: Raven
Marvin: Sparrow
Prince: Ridgehowler
Other names mentioned in Broken Dove.
Characters and names who may not necessarily appear but are in the very least, mentioned, or make a cameo/short appearance.
Lyddie De Velde
Ellis
Julian Ash/Uncle Jim
Jayde Valence
Marina Serrano: Wren’s mother
Jakob/Jake Hess: Wren’s father
Vinessa Redden: Cross’ mother
Merrick Redden: Cross’ father
Griff Archer: Tana’s father
President Severn
Roe Dunbar
Zoe
Khem
Milla
Siggie
Deron Radek: Silver Block’s administrative captain
Ivy Eversea: Cross’ ex-girlfriend
Dr. Mason Driscoll
Uma
Scarlett
Ryker
Morlee Hadley
Matt Hadley
Catherine De Velde: Lyddie’s mother
Alexander De Velde: Lyddie’s father
Cecilia Carpenter
Brion
Wexton Jones
Noah Jones
Captain Jerrika Quinn, Silver Elite
Broken Dove FAQs.
SPOILER ALERT:
Some answers may spoil Broken Dove if you haven’t read it already. Proceed with caution.
When is book three coming out?
Book three of the Silver Elite series publish date hasn’t been announced yet, nor has it’s title. Watch this space for updates.
What are the content and trigger warnings?
Blood
Death
Animal death
Animal attack
Classism
Racism
Genocide (mentioned)
Slavery
Oppression
Confinement
Torture (off-page)
Suicide
Death penalty
Poison
Graphic language
Alcohol
Fantasy drugs
Electrocution
Injury and injury details
Physical violence
Murder
Grief
Sexual situations
What is the age rating for Broken Dove?
Broken Dove is classified as adult, so ages 18+, due to adult themes and sexual content. Please also see the trigger and content warnings listed above.
Is Broken Dove spicy?
Yes, Broken Dove is spicy and has several open door, explicitly detailed spicy scenes.
What is the Broken Dove spice level?
Spice level: 🌶🌶
2.5/5, several open door spicy scenes.
What are the Broken Dove spicy chapters?
Find all the spicy chapters in Broken Dove below, as well as their heat rating.
Chapter 16: 🌶🌶
Chapter 45: 🌶
Chapter 51: 🌶🌶🌶
Chapter 52: 🌶🌶
Is Broken Dove a love triangle?
Yes, I guess you could call Broken Dove a love triangle although there is no cheating on partners. Wren and Cross come to an impasse of sorts and “break up.” Which leaves Wren in a cocoon of inner turmoil and hurt, but also with the avenue to explore new… possibilities with Grayson Blake. However, let’s not rule out that the ending makes it clear that Cross cannot be ruled out of endgame.
Who dies in Broken Dove?
Ah, do you really wanna spoil this for yourself? Your call. Avert your gaze if you don’t want to spoil yourself. Here are the major character deaths in Broken Dove:
Theo
Fiona
Neema
Declan
Mako
