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The Gilded Ones
by Namina Forna
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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:
Yes
One of the easiest 5 stars I've ever given omg, this book is SO GOOD. Like, it's my new favourite book kind of good.
The lore of the book is one of my favourite fantasy concepts. It's unique, and super cool. There's a lovely romance, beautiful friendships (specifically female friendships!) and found family, as well as an empowering message.
The book has all of the classic elements you want in a YA fantasy, but it puts a spin on them that makes them feel at once fresh and exciting, and comfortingly familiar.
The plot kept me on my toes throughout - it's brutal at times, but entirely enjoyable, action packed and perfectly paced. There are twists that took me off guard too, and I'm so here for all of them!!
This review doesn't nearly do justice to this book, but if you take one single recommendation from me ever, please let it be this one๐ญ๐.
The lore of the book is one of my favourite fantasy concepts. It's unique, and super cool. There's a lovely romance, beautiful friendships (specifically female friendships!) and found family, as well as an empowering message.
The book has all of the classic elements you want in a YA fantasy, but it puts a spin on them that makes them feel at once fresh and exciting, and comfortingly familiar.
The plot kept me on my toes throughout - it's brutal at times, but entirely enjoyable, action packed and perfectly paced. There are twists that took me off guard too, and I'm so here for all of them!!
This review doesn't nearly do justice to this book, but if you take one single recommendation from me ever, please let it be this one๐ญ๐.