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Gild

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Book Brief

Raven Kennedy

Gild

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

402

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kingdom Of Sixth • Medieval Fantasy

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Gild by Raven Kennedy is a fantasy novel in the Plated Prisoner series centered on Auren, a woman with golden skin who is held captive by King Midas and must navigate a realm of intrigue and power struggles. The story explores themes of freedom, loyalty, and resilience.

Mysterious

Dark

Fantastical

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Raven Kennedy's Gild receives mixed reviews. Readers praise its unique spin on the King Midas myth, engaging world-building, and strong narrative voice. However, some critique the pacing as uneven and find certain character developments lacking depth. Overall, Gild captivates with its fresh take on mythology but may not appeal to those seeking more complex character arcs.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Gild?

Readers who would enjoy Gild by Raven Kennedy are fans of dark fantasy with intricate world-building and strong, flawed heroines. Comparable to enthusiasts of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series, they appreciate romantic subplots intertwined with intense political intrigue and mythological elements. Ideal for those who enjoy a blend of brutality, beauty, and emotional depth.

Character List

Auren

The protagonist and first-person narrator who was saved by Midas from a bandit attack as a child and is now trapped in a gilded cage as his prized possession, experiencing the psychological impacts of her captivity.

Once a vigilante named Tyndall, he is now the king of Sixth Kingdom, known for his ability to turn things to gold and for keeping a collection of women enslaved for his personal desires.

The ruler of Fifth Kingdom who is manipulated by Midas and fascinated by Auren due to her unique gold skin.

Auren’s primary guard who shows a degree of care and compassion for her, protecting her wherever they travel.

One of Midas’s enslaved women, known for her beauty and professional demeanor, who initially resents but later develops a sense of camaraderie with Auren.

A kind and young guard under Digby’s command who befriends Auren and treats her with respect and warmth.

The leader of the Red Raids pirates who poses a significant threat to Auren, exhibiting a desire to possess her as a trophy.

The commander of Fourth Kingdom’s army, known for his formidable presence and rumored to be fae, takes charge of the captured caravan including Auren and the others.

Book Details
Pages

402

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kingdom Of Sixth • Medieval Fantasy

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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