A review by kimi72714
The Gilded Ones, by Namina Forna

adventurous emotional inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

This book was absolutely incredible and I will sing it's praises to anyone who will listen! This is the book I needed as a teen, and I'm so glad young people will have it read now. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Death of parent, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Vomit, and Excrement

There are distressing themes in this book, but they are within context, handled well in the text, and to be expected for a book about young, female soldiers.