The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
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.
Fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther are going to adore this one* Buzzfeed *
[A] stormingly good debut * The Observer *
Utterly transporting and on a massive scale, this is the new series you've been searching for. * Stylist *
The first in a fantasy trilogy with battles, betrayals and a search for identity. * S Magazine *
Namina Forna could be the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy. * Refinery 29 *
This is an empowering read that you won't want to put down and that will be enjoyed by teenagers and adults alike. * Press Association *
This story has real credibility and depth. To be enjoyed by teenagers and adults alike. * Irish Examiner *
Namina has been called the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy so this is worth reading. * The Irish News *
[A] stormingly good debut * The Observer *
Utterly transporting and on a massive scale, this is the new series you've been searching for. * Stylist *
The first in a fantasy trilogy with battles, betrayals and a search for identity. * S Magazine *
Namina Forna could be the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy. * Refinery 29 *
This is an empowering read that you won't want to put down and that will be enjoyed by teenagers and adults alike. * Press Association *
This story has real credibility and depth. To be enjoyed by teenagers and adults alike. * Irish Examiner *
Namina has been called the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy so this is worth reading. * The Irish News *
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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| ISBN 13 | 9781474959575 |
| ISBN 10 | 1474959571 |
| Title | The Gilded Ones |
| Author | Namina Forna |
| Series | Gilded |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2021-02-04 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Redbridge Children's Book Award 2022 (UK), Short-listed for Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2022 (UK), Short-listed for Redbridge Children's Book Award 2022 (UK), Nominated for The CILIP Carnegie Medal 2022 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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