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A review by betweentheshelves
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There is so much to love about this book! The world felt fresh to me, even if some of the tropes are repeats from other YA fantasies. Deka's voice was strong and really helped to carry the story. Even if the ending was slightly predictable for me, I didn't mind. The plot and the characters really helped to balance that out.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Slavery, Trafficking, Torture, Violence, Sexism, and Body horror
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Vomit