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A review by katerinovaaa
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I've finished the series and I truly want to encourage everyone to read these books. Each one is better than the last. 🥺
This series is truly focused on action and all little plot twists and new revelations. The writing is impeccable and truly makes you hope there was a movie to visualize all these wonderful places and creatures (Forna said they are thinking about it!).
This book serves to create a vivid image of Otera (and characters) on which the sequels build upon. I love that the book is not confusing at all and it's easy to keep up even though it's YA high fantasy. 💚
The first book explores many heavy topics but the sequels less so. Check TWs!
I love that there isn't any drama with friendships/relationships as everyone loves one another to their last breath. You can just focus on the story line and not worry about petty drama. Also with each book they are more diverse (queer, non-binary)
Trigger warnings:
torture, misogyny (extreme religious patriarchy), racism (at the beginning), sexual violence (other characters talk about their experience or we are aware that some others experienced it but nothing happens to FMC or is on page; it's mostly discussed in this book, mentioned in 2nd one, and 3rd not at all), war, death of a parent, body-horror (blood, death, murder)
This series is truly focused on action and all little plot twists and new revelations. The writing is impeccable and truly makes you hope there was a movie to visualize all these wonderful places and creatures (Forna said they are thinking about it!).
This book serves to create a vivid image of Otera (and characters) on which the sequels build upon. I love that the book is not confusing at all and it's easy to keep up even though it's YA high fantasy. 💚
The first book explores many heavy topics but the sequels less so. Check TWs!
I love that there isn't any drama with friendships/relationships as everyone loves one another to their last breath. You can just focus on the story line and not worry about petty drama. Also with each book they are more diverse (queer, non-binary)
Trigger warnings:
torture, misogyny (extreme religious patriarchy), racism (at the beginning), sexual violence (other characters talk about their experience or we are aware that some others experienced it but nothing happens to FMC or is on page; it's mostly discussed in this book, mentioned in 2nd one, and 3rd not at all), war, death of a parent, body-horror (blood, death, murder)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Misogyny, Torture, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Pedophilia