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The Gilded Ones

English

By (author): Namina Forna

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLER!

The must-read new bold and immersive West African-inspired fantasy series, as featured on Cosmo, Bustle, Book Riot and Refinery 29. In this world, girls are outcasts by blood and warriors by choice, perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther.

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...


Fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther are going to adore this one. Buzzfeed

[A] stormingly good debut. The Observer

Namina Forna could be the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy. Refinery 29

The Gilded Ones redefines sisterhood and is sure to leave readers both inspired and ultimately hopeful. Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of Caraval

A dark feminist tale spun with blood and gold, The Gilded Ones lifts the veil of violent patriarchy and burns the idea of purity to the ground. Must read! Dhonielle Clayton, NYT bestselling author of The Belles

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. Bookriot

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Product Details
  • Weight: 310g
  • Dimensions: 138 x 199mm
  • Publication Date: 04 Feb 2021
  • Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Age Group: Ages 12+
  • ISBN13: 9781474959575

About Namina Forna

Namina Forna is the author of the epic fantasy YA series The Gilded Ones. Originally from Sierra Leone West Africa she moved to the US when she was nine and has been traveling back and forth ever since. Namina loves building fantastical worlds and telling stories with fierce female leads.

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