• The Gilded Ones

  • By: Namina Forna
  • Narrated by: Shayna Small
  • Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (8 ratings)

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The Gilded Ones

By: Namina Forna
Narrated by: Shayna Small
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Publisher's summary

A New York Times best seller.

The epic fantasy of 2021, as featured on Cosmo, Buzzfeed, BookRiot, and Refinery 29. In this West African-inspired world, girls are outcasts by blood and warriors by choice. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther.

Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in Otera, a deeply patriarchal ancient kingdom, where a woman's worth is tied to her purity, and she must bleed to prove it. But when Deka bleeds gold - the color of impurity, of a demon - she faces a consequence worse than death. She is saved by a mysterious woman who tells Deka of her true nature: She is an Alaki, a near-immortal with exceptional gifts. The stranger offers her a choice: Fight for the Emperor, with others just like her, or be destroyed....

©2020 Usborne Publishing Limited (P)2020 Usborne Publishing Limited
Multicultural Dark Fantasy Epic
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Critic reviews

"Fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther are going to adore this one." (Buzzfeed)

"The Gilded Ones redefines sisterhood and is sure to leave readers both inspired and ultimately hopeful." (Stephanie Garber, New York Times best-selling author of Caraval)

"Debut author Namina Forna's created a fierce female protagonist you'll root for and a captivating world that feels so real you can step inside it." (Bookriot)

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great

i loved the book. thank you for an amazing read., looking forward to the next sequel.

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