Gild by Raven Kennedy

Gild by Raven Kennedy: The Sunday Times Bestselling Dark Fantasy Romance You Cannot Put Down

About the Book

Gild is the gripping first book in The Plated Prisoner Series, a dark fantasy romance inspired by the ancient myth of King Midas. It is ripe with addictive tropes from enemies-to-lovers to found family, and delivers a world of political intrigue, betrayal, and raw emotional power that keeps readers turning pages long past midnight.

From the Back Cover

Locked away in a castle on the snowy mountains in the Sixth Kingdom of Orea, the heroine has never known freedom. No one can get in or out, apart from King Midas, who rescued her from the streets, gave her food, shelter, and his heart. But when political upheaval sends her across kingdoms to a future she no longer understands, everything she thought she knew about King Midas is shattered.

The world has only ever heard his story. Now it is time to hear hers.

About the Author

Raven Kennedy is an international bestseller whose love for books pushed her into creating her own worlds. The Plated Prisoner series has sold in over twenty countries, became a New York Times, USA Today, and Sunday Times bestseller, hit number one on Amazon, and has sold over five million copies worldwide. She is a California-raised author with a gift for building worlds that feel both beautiful and dangerously real.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is made for adult readers who love dark, immersive fantasy worlds packed with romance, power, betrayal, and complex female characters. If you are a fan of the Hades Saga, Sarah J. Maas, or Jennifer L. Armentrout, Gild will feel like the series you have been waiting for your whole reading life.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is Gild part of a series, and do I need to read it first? Yes, Gild is Book 1 in The Plated Prisoner Series by Raven Kennedy. You should always start here because the story, characters, and world-building all begin in this first book. Reading it in order gives you the full emotional payoff as the series develops.

Q2: Is Gild a good book for fans of Sarah J. Maas or BookTok romantasy reads? Absolutely. Gild is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout, and it became a massive BookTok hit for a reason. It has the same slow-burn tension, rich fantasy world, and emotionally complex characters that fans of romantasy already love.

Q3: How dark is Gild? What should readers be aware of before buying? Gild is a genuinely dark fantasy romance. It contains explicit content and dark elements including mature language, violence, and non-consensual situations. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.  If you enjoy emotional, challenging stories that do not shy away from difficult themes, this series is a powerful and rewarding read.

Q4: How many books are in The Plated Prisoner Series by Raven Kennedy? The Plated Prisoner Series consists of five books in total. Gild is the first, followed by Glint, Gleam, Glow, and Gold. Each book continues the story of the same characters, so once you start, you will want to collect the entire series.