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A review by genevievefv
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Such interesting concepts and ideas (also incredibly dark), but not perfectly executed. Happy I read it, but I don’t think I’ll continue the series - the writing just isn’t great at all.
Graphic: Misogyny, Blood, Grief, Death, and Sexism
Moderate: War, Rape, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, and Violence