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Raven Kennedy

Gold

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Raven Kennedy

Gold

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

768

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Romance

New Adult
Setting

Fantasy World

Theme
Fate

Revenge

Conflict
Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Gold by Raven Kennedy is a fantasy novel that follows the life of a woman named Auren, who has been turned to gold by King Midas. Set in a world of magic and political intrigue, the story explores themes of power, control, and personal freedom as Auren navigates her place in a gilded cage.

Fantastical

Mysterious

Emotional

Romantic

Dark

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Gold by Raven Kennedy offers compelling character development and an engaging plot, praised for its vivid world-building and emotional depth. However, some critics note a slow pacing and predictability in certain parts. Overall, it successfully intertwines romance and fantasy, making it a worthwhile read for fans of the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Gold?

Fans of dark fantasy with strong, nuanced characters will appreciate Gold by Raven Kennedy. Readers who enjoyed the complex world-building and romance of Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses or the gritty intensity of Victoria Aveyard’s Red Queen series will find this book equally compelling.

Character List

The protagonist whose journey of healing and empowerment is central to the narrative, beginning with a traumatic experience that sets her on a path of self-discovery and reclaiming her autonomy.

Also known as King Rot, he is a deuteragonist driven by the need to find Auren, using his destructive rot magic as he navigates his emotional turmoil and responsibilities.

A complex antagonist who becomes entangled in political schemes, initially manipulated by others but gradually gains control over her newfound ice magic and her fate.

An assassin with the ability to manipulate shadows, who challenges Queen Malina by confronting her with harsh truths and prompting her towards self-awareness.

A member of Slade’s warrior group, known as Wrath, who faces feelings of helplessness while dealing with a personal crisis, reflecting a theme of powerlessness.

Leader of the Vulmin Dyrūnia, a rebel faction, who sees Auren as a symbol for his cause, driven by personal and political motives rooted in his family's past.

Book Details
Pages

768

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Romance

New Adult
Setting

Fantasy World

Theme
Fate

Revenge

Conflict
Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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