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A review by charlottesomewhere
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-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
I'm absolutely blown away by this brutal but stunning debut. I loved the world, the premise, the characters, the bond between the alaki, the way Deka's story unfolded. This is a definite new favourite.
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Death, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, and Violence