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The Gilded Ones
by Namina Forna
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
The beginning of The Gilded Ones was a bit slow to start but once it picked up I couldn't put it down. I loved the characters and their journeys. The message behind this book is so powerful and I would love it if this was required reading for children in schools ages 12+.
One of my favorite parts of reading this was trying to guess what was going to happen next and the answers to all the questions I had. I got some of the right but not until right before it was revealed. lol. I was also pleasantly surprised when I got something wrong or my assumptions were off. Namina Forna is such a gifted writer! Im so glad I have the second book so I can start it as son as I am ready. Hopefully the third book has a paperback edition. I would have to mix up my collection.
One of my favorite parts of reading this was trying to guess what was going to happen next and the answers to all the questions I had. I got some of the right but not until right before it was revealed. lol. I was also pleasantly surprised when I got something wrong or my assumptions were off. Namina Forna is such a gifted writer! Im so glad I have the second book so I can start it as son as I am ready. Hopefully the third book has a paperback edition. I would have to mix up my collection.