Gild By Raven Kennedy -

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

But when a political shift forces Auren out of the safety of the Highbell castle and into the freezing wilderness of Orea, her devotion is tested. She is forced to confront the reality of her "gilded" life and the realization that her cage, no matter how shiny, is still a prison.

by Raven Kennedy is the dark, gripping first installment of the Plated Prisoner series. A reimagining of the King Midas myth, it subverts the classic legend into a tale of survival, power, and psychological complexity. The Story Gild by Raven Kennedy

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.

Auren’s journey from a passive object to a woman reclaiming her voice. Be prepared—the ending serves as a massive pivot

This is a character-driven introduction. The world-building and Auren’s internal monologue take center stage before the explosive action of the sequels.

A gritty, atmospheric world where "magic" comes at a high physical and emotional cost. What to Expect by Raven Kennedy is the dark, gripping first

Gild is an adult fantasy (New Adult) featuring dark themes, explicit language, and depictions of emotional abuse.