A review by hafdishafsteins
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

5.0

This is the best book I've read in a long time. I loved the characters and their development throughout the story. I love how the main character, Deka, is both strong and vulnerable, which makes her so relatable. The book is full of sisterly love, loyalty, and questions. I love a book that makes me question everything and this one did. After reading a chapter, I put the book down, and the next hour I kept wondering about certain things and elements and that's what I want in a book. I want to be unable to stop thinking about it. There were so many amazing plot twists and turns that kept me on my toes. I think the world-building was good, the political elements were thought out and the societies and creatures were well developed.
The cover is gorgeous and represents both the title of the book as well as the main story.
It's the first book in a while that I want to read again!