A review by lizzymorang
Gilded by Marissa Meyer

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

This is a fresh take on the "retelling a fairy tale" genre. I enjoyed it immensely, and the author manages to avoid many of the sexist pitfalls of the fairy tale genre. The queer representation was a happy surprise. I enjoyed it, though at times it did feel a bit slow, hence the less than perfect rating. The perfect balance of predictable twists with unexpected details, so the ending feels earned but not stale. 
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