Gild By Raven Kennedy May 2026

The book deeply explores the blurred lines between love and manipulation.

This is a character-driven introduction. The world-building and Auren’s internal monologue take center stage before the explosive action of the sequels. 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. The book deeply explores the blurred lines between

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 she is his most prized possession