A review by parvathy92
Gild, by Raven Kennedy
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Gild is a first in the Plated Prisoner Series and I have to say this King Midas retelling is a truly compelling read.
I have to emphasize that right from the first page I didn't like Midas and as the story progressed he just became increasingly intolerant. Every time his scenes came, it made me feel slimy. I genuinely with everything in me, hope that this dude is not the hero and there is no redeeming arc.
Auren is entrenched deep in the clutches of a person who definitely doesn't love her, but she cannot see it. I felt sympathetic towards her because she is a victim of her circumstances. But having said that I did see her inherent strength and fierceness shine through and that was exhilarating to read. She grew as a person in this book and that was a treat to read. I don't know how she can have so much compassion inspite of facing whatever she had faced.
The world building is amazing and the supporting characters too are. There is a rich world and its various layers are explored slowly as the story progressed. There is a lot not known about the main characters and I liked the way everything is not revealed at once.
I loved the point where the story ended and I can't wait to read the next book. There are lots of content that can trigger so going into this after reading the trigger warnings would be better. Recommended for fantasy fans.
I have to emphasize that right from the first page I didn't like Midas and as the story progressed he just became increasingly intolerant. Every time his scenes came, it made me feel slimy. I genuinely with everything in me, hope that this dude is not the hero and there is no redeeming arc.
Auren is entrenched deep in the clutches of a person who definitely doesn't love her, but she cannot see it. I felt sympathetic towards her because she is a victim of her circumstances. But having said that I did see her inherent strength and fierceness shine through and that was exhilarating to read. She grew as a person in this book and that was a treat to read. I don't know how she can have so much compassion inspite of facing whatever she had faced.
The world building is amazing and the supporting characters too are. There is a rich world and its various layers are explored slowly as the story progressed. There is a lot not known about the main characters and I liked the way everything is not revealed at once.
I loved the point where the story ended and I can't wait to read the next book. There are lots of content that can trigger so going into this after reading the trigger warnings would be better. Recommended for fantasy fans.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Sexual assault, Murder, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Torture