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javendano's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
alexandrastgs's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jennipea382's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Gore, Infidelity, Child abuse, Death, Violence, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Slavery, Trafficking, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Grief, Rape, and Confinement
Minor: Alcohol, Classism, Animal death, Blood, Cursing, and Adult/minor relationship
reignited_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
As the first book of a lengthy series, Gild is meant to introduce you to characters and the world in which they navigate. Raven did an amazing job at this aspect but it meant the book was paced slowly and I found myself having to push myself to get through parts of it (hence the 3 star). Things started picking up at the end and left me feeling like the next book would definitely pick up. I devoured the next two books so the slow-paced first was definitely worth it!
The book, and the entire series, cover some sensitive topics that might not be for everyone so make sure you check the TW/CWs.
The book, and the entire series, cover some sensitive topics that might not be for everyone so make sure you check the TW/CWs.
mariabookreader's review against another edition
3.0
Confieso que si eres delicado, puede que esté libro te perturbe.
Es un retelling del Rey Midas, donde Auren, nuestra protagonista vive en una jaula de oro, dentro de un castillo de oro, con todo dorado, incluso ella es de oro. Tiene el síndrome de Estocolmo, y es que está enamoradísima de su "captor" y no le importa ser su favorita, su montura real (su concubina vaya) y que nada ni nadie pueda tocarla.
La verdad es que casi la mitad del libro es una presentación del mundo en el que viven. La rutina en la que está sumida, sus pensamientos.... Como todo lo ve sumamente normal....
Y los secretos se van desvelando poco a poco, casi sutilmente durante todo el libro.
Es cierto que trata temas descritos con mucha crudeza; abusos, violación, vejaciones... Hay escenas que pueden llegarte a desagradar realmente, pero a pesar de ello me he visto envuelta en su historia, en su trama, y tengo diversas teorías al respecto.
Es el primero de una trilogía y ya quiero leer el resto para saber cómo continúa la historia.
Es un retelling del Rey Midas, donde Auren, nuestra protagonista vive en una jaula de oro, dentro de un castillo de oro, con todo dorado, incluso ella es de oro. Tiene el síndrome de Estocolmo, y es que está enamoradísima de su "captor" y no le importa ser su favorita, su montura real (su concubina vaya) y que nada ni nadie pueda tocarla.
La verdad es que casi la mitad del libro es una presentación del mundo en el que viven. La rutina en la que está sumida, sus pensamientos.... Como todo lo ve sumamente normal....
Y los secretos se van desvelando poco a poco, casi sutilmente durante todo el libro.
Es cierto que trata temas descritos con mucha crudeza; abusos, violación, vejaciones... Hay escenas que pueden llegarte a desagradar realmente, pero a pesar de ello me he visto envuelta en su historia, en su trama, y tengo diversas teorías al respecto.
Es el primero de una trilogía y ya quiero leer el resto para saber cómo continúa la historia.
shannoncondello's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
abertolini915's review against another edition
1.0
DNF'd. I'm ok with extremely dark content, but this story and characters weren't even interesting.
amkay's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0