A review by juliecathryn
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

A fast-paced, fierce, feminist fantasy that was hard for me to put down. Fortunately, I knew of the graphic physical violence before going into this and the way it is used is so important to the world Namina Forna created. Knowing it was inspired by her experiences growing up in Sierra Leone during the civil war makes it all the more resonant. It's a world that feels classic to me, but fresh and relevant.

The bond formed among the "impure" girls was wonderful and I loved their rapport, different personalities, and love for another.
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