A review by teatales
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Very interesting concepts, a captivating read, looking forward to reading the sequel (it ended in a place where another book makes sense) 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Vomit, Grief, and Death of parent