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A review by szandra87
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
adventurous
dark
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The premise was promising. I admired the diverse characters, from various races. I found the book way too violent for the genre (mention of rape, people getting skinned alive, tortured in several other ways). Nothing is detailed but I was shocked.
And this might be just me but this was the first time I understood "show/don't tell" when it comes to writing. Many relationships, both friendships and the romance is a little sudden due to the bigger time jumps. Developing these could have used a bit more detail.
All in all, I'd recommend to anyone who wants something extremely feminist but definitely not to kids under 16-17.
And this might be just me but this was the first time I understood "show/don't tell" when it comes to writing. Many relationships, both friendships and the romance is a little sudden due to the bigger time jumps. Developing these could have used a bit more detail.
All in all, I'd recommend to anyone who wants something extremely feminist but definitely not to kids under 16-17.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, Blood, Child abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, and Death of parent