A Touch of Gold

De: Annie Sullivan

Narrado por: Alana Kerr Collins

Gold is wealth. Wealth is power. Power is a curse.

King Midas once had the ability to turn all he touched into gold. But after his gift - or curse - almost killed his daughter, Midas relinquished "The Touch" forever.

Ten years later, Princess Kora still bears the consequences of her father’s wish: Her skin shines golden, rumors follow her everywhere she goes, and she harbors secret powers that are getting harder to hide. Kora spends her days locked in the palace, concealed behind gloves and veils, trying to ignore the stares and gossip of courtiers. It isn’t until a charming young duke arrives that Kora realizes there may be someone out there who doesn’t fear her or her curse.

But their courtship is disrupted when a thief steals precious items from the kingdom, leaving the treasury depleted and King Midas vulnerable. Thanks to her unique ability to sense gold, Kora is the only one who can track the thief down. As she sails off on her quest, Kora learns that not everything is what it seems - not thieves, not pirates, and not even curses. She quickly discovers that gold - and the power it brings - is more dangerous than she’d ever believed.

Midas learned his lesson at a price. What will Kora’s journey cost?

From author Annie Sullivan comes A Touch of Gold, the untold story of the daughter King Midas turned to gold, perfect for fans of Cinder and The Wrath and the Dawn.

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Love this book

Thank you for writing an exciting, wholesome book! It’s a wonderful remake of an old story. Beautifully rewritten!

A touch of gold by Annie Sullivan.

The story has nice character development, a solid plot line , and is engaging for young adult/ teen audiences but a clean listen for kids too.

AMAZING!

I loved this story so much and the narrator did an excellent job! I need more of this story!!

Absolutely! Here’s a delightfully weird and offbeat review for A Touch of Gold by Annie Sullivan:

I didn’t just read A Touch of Gold—I fell into it like a moth into molten sunlight. This book is less “story” and more “my brain got rearranged by glittering, chaotic magic and then politely demanded a sequel.” Annie Sullivan has somehow bottled the scent of myths, dusted it with the sparkle of doomed treasure, and served it in a narrative that feels like sneezing gold coins.

The characters? They’re not just people; they are small, dramatic thunderstorms in human form. You’ll want to hug them, fear them, and occasionally punch them—all at once. And the plot twists? Let’s just say if you think you’re safe reading in public, think again. Your coffee might spontaneously turn to starlight.

In short: this isn’t a book you read. This is a book that reads you, and when it’s done, you’re left standing there blinking at the universe, wondering why all your ordinary, mortal objects suddenly seem like they might be cursed—or blessed. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys beauty, chaos, and a little existential glitter in their veins.

Amazing story

This is definitely an excellent read and well worth it. Not too long and not to short, and the story kept me excited and captivated for what was coming next. Great twists, great character, and definitely looking forward to more from this author!

A Bit Boring...But Clean

Pros:
-unique take on King Midas, and there aren't many retellings out there, so I liked that.
-apart from the evil guy collecting skulls that may scare children, this would be a safe, clean story for a family to listen to on a car trip.
-there's a bit of everything, action, mystery, romance, character growth, etc.

Cons:
-I just didn't care. It didn't engage me.

Harsh, but for me the story was too slow. I am harder to please though, so it may work for you.