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A review by deyknight
Gild by Raven Kennedy
challenging
dark
funny
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Very well written, but I struggled to understand what the intended overall plot was through most of the book. It felt very much like this book was a pilot episode, laying the ground work, backstory, and world building... But we only really discovered the plot/conflict at the very end of the book.
Also: definitely pay attention to the trigger warnings!
Also: definitely pay attention to the trigger warnings!
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Confinement, Physical abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Gaslighting, and Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, and Torture