The Gilded Ones

Name: The Gilded Ones
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SKU: 9781474959575
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By Namina Forna

Series: Gilded

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The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna is a thrilling young adult fantasy set in a deeply patriarchal society where a young girl named Deka discovers that her blood runs gold, marking her as different and feared. Facing a future of exile, she is given a choice to join an elite army of alaki—girls with rare gifts like hers, fighting monsters on behalf of the emperor. As Deka embarks on an intense journey of self-discovery and empowerment, she begins to unravel astonishing truths about her world and her own powerful identity.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy fast-paced fantasy tales filled with strong heroines challenging societal norms. With its rich world-building and themes of empowerment, it's perfect for readers who appreciate stories about resilience and discovery in a mystical setting.

The must-read 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.

Outcasts by blood. Warriors by choice.

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Namina Forna Could Be The Toni Morrison Of YA Fantasy. - Refinery 29

The start of a bold and immersive West African-inspired, feminist fantasy series for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther.

We all have a choice.

Are we girls, or are we demons?

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 colour 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...

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna is praised as a powerful debut that blends fantasy with profound themes, drawing comparisons to Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther. The book is celebrated for its epic scale and the beginning of a compelling fantasy trilogy filled with battles, betrayals, and a rich exploration of identity. Critics highlight its appeal to both teenagers and adults, with some likening Forna's impact in YA fantasy to that of Toni Morrison.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474959575

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 416

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Namina Forna Series: Gilded Young Adult

About the Author

Namina Forna was born in Sierra Leone but emigrated with her family to the US in the 1990s, during her homeland's civil war, and has been travelling back and forth eversince. She has worked as a writer and producer for film and TV in LA since graduating from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Namina was a finalist for NBC / Universal Writers on the Verge, a semi-finalist for the Sundance Screenwriting Lab and top 50 in the prestigious Nicholls Screenwriting Fellowship. Namina loves spicy food and witchy-looking cats, and has been known to wear unicorn onesies to the nearest taco truck. The Gilded Ones is her debut novel.

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