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A review by librarianlayla
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Emotionally driven and filled with action. I could not put this book down.
Beautifully written, haunting and at times difficult to read - but so essential. I cannot wait for the sequel.
Beautifully written, haunting and at times difficult to read - but so essential. I cannot wait for the sequel.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and War