Auren’s journey from a passive object to a woman reclaiming her voice.
Gild is an adult fantasy (New Adult) featuring dark themes, explicit language, and depictions of emotional abuse. 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
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 Literally
The book deeply explores the blurred lines between love and manipulation.
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