The Gilded Ones

A New York Times bestseller. 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. 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 "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 "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." - BookriotAuthor: Namina Forna,author
Contributors: Namina Forna,author
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 416
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Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis
Edition: 1
Published/Release Date: 4 Feb 2021
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher/Studio/Brand: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Author/Director/Artist: Namina Forna
Dimension (cm): 199x131x27 mm
Package Dimension (cm): 30x198x129 mm
Item Weight (g): 430
Package Weight (g): 330