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lookaclara's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Gore, Misogyny, and Violence
Moderate: Kidnapping, Physical abuse, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Trafficking and Rape
daniellestarredpages's review against another edition
- 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
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Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Gore, Grief, Hate crime, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Kidnapping and Vomit
emerynmader's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Graphic: Violence, Torture, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Rape, Racism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Hate crime, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Vomit
bibookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Now for the review! 5/5 Stars. The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna is a fresh new feminist fantasy that everyone will enjoy. First off let's discuss the world building. I have always loved fantasy, however sometimes the world building can seem very repetitive, but this was not the case for The Gilded Ones. The world building for this world was totally new and unique. It was also refreshing to see such a new and creative magic system fleshed out along with the world building. On top of the excellent writing the plot of the Gilded Ones is top tier. This book has everything you could ever want: women fighting oppression, LGBTQ+ representation, found family, and a romance that does not overpower the main character's story arc. This book made me smile, laugh, and cry. If you are looking for your new favorite fantasy series The Gilded Ones is what you need.
Moderate: Blood, Confinement, Kidnapping, and Torture
Minor: Self harm and Sexual assault