Who Would Like This Book:
If you're into dark fantasy romance with a unique spin on classic myths (think King Midas, but way more twisted), "Gild" offers a fascinating premise. The world is intriguing, the emotional stakes are high, and the journey of the main character, Auren, hooks readers who love slow-burn character growth and transformation. Fans of Sarah J. Maas (ACOTAR) or Jennifer L. Armentrout, and those looking for stories about overcoming trauma and reclaiming power, will likely find themselves hooked and hungry for book two.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Not everyone's golden cup of tea: The first book is almost all setup with very little action, so if you want nonstop plot, you might find it slow or even dull. The writing style (first-person, internal monologue-heavy) isn't for everyone, and some have found the prose awkward or overly tell-not-show. Also, the book contains heavy, dark themes - including abuse and sexual violence - which some readers felt were handled clumsily or used more for shock than substance. If you dislike extensive character wallowing before real plot progression or require romance and spice early on, you may lose patience with this series opener.
About:
Gild by Raven Kennedy is an adult fantasy novel that delves into the story of Auren, the gold-plated prisoner of King Midas. Auren, a victim of Stockholm syndrome, is kept confined in a gilded cage within the castle of Highbell. The book sets the premise for the series, exploring Auren's complex relationship with Midas and her yearning for freedom. The writing style is described as steamy, taboo, and a great reimagining of the King Midas myth, with a focus on world-building and character development.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for Gild include themes of abuse, manipulation, sexual violence, and dark content.
From The Publisher:
By bestselling author Raven Kennedy, comes the first book in a stunning new fantasy series, perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Jennifer L Armentrout. The fae abandoned this world to us. And the ones with power rule. Gold. Gold floors, gold walls, gold furniture, gold clothes. In Highbell, in the castle built into the frozen mountains, everything is made of gold. Even me. King Midas rescued me. Dug me out of the slums and placed me on a pedestal. I'm called his precious. His favored. I'm the woman he Gold-Touched to show everyone that I belong to him. To show how powerful he is. He gave me protection, and I gave him my heart. And even though I don't leave the confines of the palace, I'm safe. Until war comes to the kingdom and a deal is struck. Suddenly, my trust is broken. My love is challenged. And I realize that everything I thought I knew about Midas might be wrong. Because these bars I'm kept in, no matter how gilded, are still just a cage. But the monsters on the other side might make me wish I'd never left. The myth of King Midas reimagined. This compelling adult fantasy series is as addictive as it is unexpected. With romance, intrigue, and danger, the gilded world of Orea will grip you from the very first page. Please Note: This book contains explicit content and darker elements, including mature language, violence, and non-consensual sex. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. This is book one in a series.
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3 comment(s)
Not enthralling, and the pirates where where I stopped reading altogether.
pretty mid but the end kinda had me hooked so i will be picking up book two
Inizio col dirvi che questo libro non mi è piaciuto.
Da quando sono tornata su #bookstagram, ho visto in continuazione post e reels che consigliavano questa trilogia, spesso paragonandola anche ad ACOTAR.
Queste sono state le paroline magiche che mi hanno convinta a leggere il primo libro.
Peccato che le mie aspettative siano state completamente disattese
What can you read after
Gild?
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