The book deeply explores the blurred lines between love and manipulation.
Be prepared—the ending serves as a massive pivot point that sets the stage for the rest of the series. Quick Stats Genre: Dark Romantic Fantasy / Mythic Retelling Gild by Raven Kennedy
A gritty, atmospheric world where "magic" comes at a high physical and emotional cost. What to Expect The book deeply explores the blurred lines between
This is a character-driven introduction. The world-building and Auren’s internal monologue take center stage before the explosive action of the sequels. What to Expect This is a character-driven introduction
The world is divided into six kingdoms, but Auren lives in a golden cage. Literally. Everything around her—and Auren herself—has been turned to gold by King Midas. To the world, she is his most prized possession; to Auren, Midas is the man who saved her from a life of poverty and fear.
Gild is an adult fantasy (New Adult) featuring dark themes, explicit language, and depictions of emotional abuse.
Auren’s journey from a passive object to a woman reclaiming her voice.