Gild By Raven Kennedy May 2026

But when a political shift forces Auren out of the safety of the Highbell castle and into the freezing wilderness of Orea, her devotion is tested. She is forced to confront the reality of her "gilded" life and the realization that her cage, no matter how shiny, is still a prison.

Gild is an adult fantasy (New Adult) featuring dark themes, explicit language, and depictions of emotional abuse. 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. But when a political shift forces Auren out

by Raven Kennedy is the dark, gripping first installment of the Plated Prisoner series. A reimagining of the King Midas myth, it subverts the classic legend into a tale of survival, power, and psychological complexity. The Story The world is divided into six kingdoms, but

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

Auren’s journey from a passive object to a woman reclaiming her voice.

A gritty, atmospheric world where "magic" comes at a high physical and emotional cost. What to Expect