The Gilded Crown by Marianne Gordon

480 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ romance adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

It follows Hellevir, born with the rare ability to enter the half-light of death and barter for souls. But every time she brings back the dead, she must pay a price demanded by the dark figure who rules in the afterlife and asks a little more from...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 77%
dark 77%
tense 55%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
challenging 11%
hopeful 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 37%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.98

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