Gild by Raven Kennedy

Power is seductive. Freedom is priceless. And love? It can be the most dangerous cage of all. From international bestseller and TikTok favorite Raven Kennedy comes Gild, a hauntingly addictive dark fantasy that reimagines the myth of King Midas with a fierce, feminist twist.

From the Back Cover:

This is the story of King Midas.

Or that's what we're always told. The Golden King with his palace of riches and me, the girl he turned to gold.

Up on the snowy mountains in the ixth Kingdom of Orea, I'm locked away in Highbell Castle. Away from the dangers of the world below.

No one can get in.

Apart from him.

King Midas rescued me from the streets. He gave me food, shelter, and his heart. I promised to love him forever.

But when war comes to the kingdom, a deal is struck - and I am at the heart of the bargain.

Everything I know starts to change. My love for Midas is challenged; my trust is broken.

Suddenly, I'm sent to travel between kingdoms to a future I no longer understand, and my spirit becomes truly tested.

I'm always told this is his tale.

But perhaps that is no longer the case...it's mine.

THIS IS THE STORY OF AUREN.

Why you'll love it:

Tropes & Themes: Mythological retelling, captive heroine, feminist fantasy, slow-burn, Dark fantasy
Spice Level: 1/5

Product Information:

Format: Paperback
Page Count: 400 pages
Series: The Plated Prisoner Series
Series Order: 1/6
Content Warnings: Human trafficking, rape/sexual assault on page, sexual harassment, alcohol consumption, infertility, fantasy violence, kidnapping/captivity, emotional manipulation, psychological abuse.