The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

The Gilded Ones

Deathless #1

Namina Forna

418 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Description

In this world, girls are outcasts by blood and warriors by choice. Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in fear and anticipation of the blood ceremony that will determine whether she will become a member of her village. Already different from everyone else...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,594 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 56%
emotional 43%
tense 39%
mysterious 36%
inspiring 29%
challenging 23%
hopeful 22%
reflective 12%
sad 10%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 36%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 23% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.01

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