check out the story graph for more trigger warnings. This one is classified as YA but it’s quite violent, there’s also talk about sexual assault and rape, misogyny and racism. I make a commission on purchases made from indigo at no extra cost to you. You’ve got a high fantasy with magical blood, inhuman strength, an animal sidekick, a love interest and amazing female friendships, what else do you need? This post contains affiliate links. I loved all the relationships Deka builds as she learns more about herself. This book was full of girl power, sisterhood and personal growth. Deka makes friends for the first time in her life, she even adopts the fantasy version of a kitten. Normally that would mean a death sentence but she is saved by an emissary of the emperor who has decided to use the strength of the impure Alaki girls to form an army instead of just killing them all. The Gilded Ones follow Deka a 16-year-old girl that discovers her blood is impure.
“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.Good afternoon bookworms! I am hosting a buddy read for this book on Instagram (it’s full already sorry) and I’m so excited to discuss it with people because it was really interesting! Definitely a 5 star read for me. “The Gilded Ones is a fierce, unflinching fantasy that marks Forna as a debut to watch.” – Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of And I Darken “The Gilded Ones redefines sisterhood and is sure to leave readers both inspired and ultimately hopeful.”-Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of Caraval “Namina Forna could be the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy.” – Refinery 29 “Fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther are going to adore this one.” -Buzzfeed The stranger offers her a choice: fight for the Emperor, with others just like her, or be destroyed… She is saved by a mysterious woman who tells Deka of her true nature: she is an Alaki, a near-immortal with exceptional gifts. But when Deka bleeds gold – the colour of impurity, of a demon – she faces a consequence worse than death. 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. 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.
The must-read epic fantasy of 2021, as featured on Cosmo, Buzzfeed, BookRiot and Refinery 29.
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