A review by analienfromouterspace
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

I picked up this book spontaneously and ended up loving it so much. The character development, plot twist and just the whole world, LOVED IT. A little slow at times, hence not 5 stars

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Abandonment

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Vomit, Trafficking, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and War

Minor: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, and Death of parent