Gild by Raven Kennedy is a fantasy romance novel and the first book in the Plated Prisoner series.
The story is a dark retelling inspired by the myth of King Midas, where everything he touches turns to gold. The novel follows Auren, a woman who has been turned into gold by King Midas and lives a life of captivity in his palace.
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The fae abandoned this world to us. And the ones with power rule.
Gold. Gold floors, gold walls, gold furniture, gold clothes. In Highbell, in the castle built into the frozen mountains, everything is made of gold.
Even me.
King Midas rescued me. Dug me out of the slums and placed me on a pedestal. I’m called his precious. His favoured. I’m the woman he Gold-Touched to show everyone that I belong to him. To show how powerful he is. He gave me protection, and I gave him my heart. And even though I don’t leave the confines of the palace, I’m safe.
Until war comes to the kingdom and a deal is struck. Suddenly, my trust is broken. My love is challenged. And I realise that everything I thought I knew about Midas might be wrong. Because these bars I’m kept in, no matter how gilded, are still just a cage. But the monsters on the other side might make me wish I’d never left.
About the Author
Raven Kennedy is an American author best known for her work in fantasy and romance genres. Her Plated Prisoner series, inspired by the myth of King Midas, has been praised for its unique world-building, compelling characters, and intricate plotlines.
Kennedy’s writing often features strong, complex heroines and explores themes of power, transformation, and resilience. In addition to the Plated Prisoner series, she has written other works, including the Blackest Gold series and various standalone novels.
Her engaging storytelling and imaginative worlds have earned her a dedicated fan base and a prominent place in the contemporary fantasy and romance literary scenes.
