The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

The Gilded Ones

Deathless #1

Namina Forna

416 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Description

The must-read new bold and immersive West African-inspired fantasy series, as featured on Cosmo, Bustle and Book Riot. In this world, girls are outcasts by blood and warriors by choice, perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Pant...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,698 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 56%
emotional 43%
tense 39%
mysterious 36%
inspiring 29%
challenging 24%
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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