The Gilded Ones (The Gilded Ones)

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Though not for the faint of heart, this West African-inspired feminist fantasy is a stunning and powerful narrative about a deeply patriarchal society where women who are deemed impure are sent off to train as deadly warriors. Forna’s epic worldbuilding sets the perfect backdrop for this first book in a new series that is sure to become a must-read for YA Fantasy fans.

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"A dark feminist tale spun with blood and gold. Must read!" –Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles

Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in fear and anticipation of the blood ceremony that will determine whether she will become a member of her village. Already different from everyone else because of her unnatural intuition, Deka prays for red blood so she can finally feel like she belongs.

But on the day of the ceremony, her blood runs gold, the color of impurity–and Deka knows she will face a consequence worse than death.

Then a mysterious woman comes to her with a choice: stay in the village and submit to her fate, or leave to fight for the emperor in an army of girls just like her. They are called alaki–near-immortals with rare gifts. And they are the only ones who can stop the empire's greatest threat.

Knowing the dangers that lie ahead yet yearning for acceptance, Deka decides to leave the only life she's ever known. But as she journeys to the capital to train for the biggest battle of her life, she will discover that the great walled city holds many surprises. Nothing and no one are quite what they seem to be–not even Deka herself.

The start of a bold and immersive fantasy series for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther.

The book, The Gilded Ones (The Gilded Ones) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN# 9781984848710 in Paperback by Namina Forna may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.