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onism_catharsis's review
- 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
4.25
Minor: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Child abuse, Confinement, and Domestic abuse
clemway's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexism, Rape, Slavery, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, and Domestic abuse
bekahzabel's review
- 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
4.0
I understand that this series may not be for everyone, and itâs clear Auren has a big case of Stockholm Syndrome. But Iâm picking up a lot of slow burn from this series. In the romance as well as in the character development.
Synopsis: Auren has been Midasâs favored for the last ten years, living in a gilded cage. When Midas invades the fifth kingdom, Auren and the other saddles begin the journey to their new home. But trouble brews in the Barrens when plans go awry, Auren does not quite make it to the castle, and she finds herself in the presence of those sheâs only known to be enemies. Navigating the situation, Auren realizes she may have been wrong about the enemies, her loyalty to Midas is tested and sheâs forced to think bigger than she has the last ten years.
âA warrior⊠I think I would like to be that.â
I realize now that Raven Kennedyâs style of writing in Gild was just preparing me for further character development of Auren in Glint. I love where the series is headed. If youâre a lover of enemies to lovers, found family, finding yourself after extreme strugglesâŠ. give this series a shot.
The end had me sitting up screaming âWhat!!!!â In the best way. Auren is really growing on me.
And thank god we had less Midas in this book, I cannot stand that guy. Slade????? Couldnât be more elated to know his real name cuz âRipâ was not sitting right with me đ€Ł
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Misogyny, and Confinement
pas511's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse
ksherbz's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Murder, War, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Cursing, Sexual content, Medical trauma, Kidnapping, and Confinement
Minor: Infertility
selestre's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Confinement and Sexual content
Minor: Addiction, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
nursemeghanreads's review
3.0
Moderate: Classism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, and War
imogen_reads_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Confinement
kinsportch's review
- 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
Graphic: Grief, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol, Infertility, and Pregnancy
michellemaas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Second read: 4.5 - ââââđ«
This book was a huge step-up from Gild. The world-building is quite intricate, but once the story kicked off, it KICKED OFF.
There was an amazing plot twist (more than one, actually) which was masterfully written and I quite enjoyed having Kennedy go more in-depth with our characters. This is also the first book in the series to be told from multiple point-of-views, including Auren's, Malina's, and Midas' perspectives (I'm not counting that one chapter in the previous book) so that enhanced the story even more.
In conclusion, the book is entertaining, not too long and the characters are likable. That is all I usually ask of my fantasy books so I'm more than happy. Also, the Plated Prisoner series gives me such From Blood and Ash vibes so it's got that going for it too.
Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Body horror, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Grief, Torture, Cursing, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Blood, Gore, Toxic relationship, Confinement, Death of parent, Physical abuse, and Trafficking
Minor: Mental illness, Rape, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Body shaming, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence