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The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

308 reviews

jagodasbooks's review against another edition

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dark sad tense slow-paced

4.0

I am absolutely horrified
this book should come with at least 3 page long list of trigger warnings

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bubbabook's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Th Gilded Ones is a dark fantasy novel, with diverse world building, complex characters, and an enticing mystery to unfold. Forna has written a compelling world, with a deep lore and yet I would say that the greatest achievement of this book is the real life truths that Forna has explored. This book is dark and violent, and does not shy away from depicting the brutal and shameful treatment the women of Otera face. Deka is our heroine and also a stand in for women in the real world. Without giving any spoilers, this book was a delight to discover- “We who are dead salute you!”

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cequalk's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-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? No

3.5

A good audiobook listen. It felt very YA at times, and I’m not sure if it was good enough to keep reading in the series, but I did enjoy it.

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mlkai's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

content but not impressed 

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lpothan's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5


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bammys's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging medium-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? Yes

3.5


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graceful_nate's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring tense medium-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

literally amazing. i am gobsmacked. ashamed i put off reading this boom for so long 😅 just ordered the 2nd one and cant wait to see where the story goes. So beautifully and heartbreakingly relatable in both implicit and explicit ways. 

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yaelaed's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0


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rae_bookmarkchronicles's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

I am so pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this. It is very dark and takes a brutal turn in chapter two but I loved all of the twists and turns. I cannot wait to read the next one!

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caroliiineb's review against another edition

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adventurous dark
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes

4.25


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