A review by lolajoan
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

adventurous challenging emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

It's an engrossing read, but not perfect; I saw the twist coming a mile away. There's a lot of horrific trauma mixed with sweetly innocent relationships, which is a bit of a weird mix. It also could have used one more pass by a copyeditor. But overall, a good read.