Gild By Raven Kennedy - The Plated Prisoner Series Book 1

Gild – by Raven Kennedy Book 1 in The Plated Prisoner Series

A dark, seductive retelling of the King Midas myth — where gold glitters, but cages still confine.
Auren has spent years behind golden bars, prized and protected by King Midas, the man who saved her… and the man who turned her to gold. But when war threatens the realm and secrets begin to unravel, Auren is forced to confront a hard truth: the protection she’s always trusted may have been her prison all along.
As danger looms and loyalties shift, Auren must decide what kind of power she truly wants — and who she is when she steps out of the gilded shadows.

✨ Tropes: forced proximity, morally grey characters, myth-inspired fantasy, found power
✨ Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Rebecca Yarros
✨ First in a 5-book series (completed!)
✨ Themes: toxic love, self-liberation, slow-burn romance, fae courts & dark intrigue
⚠️ Contains mature and dark content – check content warnings before reading

“Gold is the most malleable of all the precious metals. And yet, no matter how soft, it still cuts deep.”