The Gilded Ones

11 hrs. 27 min.

Language Russian

Author Namina Forna

Narrator Elizaveta Kornilova

Description

A promising debut! Namina Forna is Toni Morrison in the Young-Adult genre! Cursed gold flows through her veins. Her name is the disgusting word “unclean.” Her own father disowned her. She was given a choice: slowly die, or fight shoulder to shoulder with people like her. They are called alaki. They are practically immortal—and created to destroy a threat to the empire. Far from her native village, in the very heart of the capital-fortress, she will learn what secrets these walls hide—and what is hidden inside her. Who is she: outcast or heroine? Virgin or demon?

Amazon reviews: “An astounding debut. In ‘The Gilded Ones,’ the idea of sisterhood is reimagined. A book that inspires and gives hope.” — Stephanie Garber, author of the bestseller “Caraval”
“New epic fantasy. Gripping plot twists, a fierce, determined heroine… ‘The Gilded Ones’ is a dazzling and powerful debut.” — Elizabeth Lim, author of the bestseller “The Twisting Dawn”
“Formidable heroines and well-thought-out feminist mythology—what sets Forna’s debut fantasy trilogy apart, inspired by West Africa. Strong action makes the narrative very dynamic. A carefully built plot gives readers plenty to think about regarding pressing social issues: the novel describes many ways society traps women and turns them into merchandise.” — Publishers Weekly
“While the market is crowded with female YA fantasy, with her debut Namina Forna brings a fresh perspective to the genre… Action dynamics are backed by an impressive story of sisterhood, whose strength lies in real female friendship and cooperation.” — The Guardian.