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titalindaslibrary 's review for:
The Gilded Ones
by Namina Forna
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I love feminist fantasy, and this was a spectacular one! From chapter 1 I was hooked and the unexpected theme of patriarchy interlocked with religious systems was done beautifully. Deka goes through some massive deconstruction!
My one tiny complaint would be the romantic subplot - I don’t feel like Deka and Keita had believable chemistry. Maybe their interactions will be built on in the next book, but I think it would’ve been more interesting to see them as friends. Why must YA always shoehorn these romances in?? 😩
But overall? Loved it. I’m so glad I decided to wait and start this trilogy closer to the pub date of book 3 - this is one of those stories that absorbs you and you don’t want to leave!
My one tiny complaint would be the romantic subplot - I don’t feel like Deka and Keita had believable chemistry. Maybe their interactions will be built on in the next book, but I think it would’ve been more interesting to see them as friends. Why must YA always shoehorn these romances in?? 😩
But overall? Loved it. I’m so glad I decided to wait and start this trilogy closer to the pub date of book 3 - this is one of those stories that absorbs you and you don’t want to leave!