Gild (The Plated Prisoner, 1)

From internationally bestselling author and TikTok phenom Raven Kennedy comes the first book in a stunning fantasy series inspired by the myth of King Midas, perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Jennifer L Armentrout.

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 favored. 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 realize 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.

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Published Mar 26, 2024

402 pages

Average rating: 6.53

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Readers say *Gild* offers a unique dark fantasy inspired by the King Midas myth, with strong long-term character growth and a rich, gritty setting. Re...

Andiricareads

Dec 30, 2025

9/10 stars

First book had me hooked immediately with all my favorite tropes. By the end of it I knew it was about to be a real good time and that I was about to binge read the series. Loved the characters intro to the story and the world building and plot foundation were delivered super smooth.

Shorty Soto

Dec 29, 2025

8/10 stars

This is a dark fantasy romance inspired by the King Midas myth. It has a unique premise and strong long-term character growth, but the first book is slow and heavy with dark themes. Best for readers who enjoy gritty, slow-burn fantasy romances; not ideal if you want fast pacing or lighter content.

Sadie Lopez

Oct 13, 2025

6/10 stars

Cool reimagining of king Midas

yara

Jul 12, 2025

10/10 stars

First book of a gorgeously evolving series and a female main character with immense growth. The way the world keeps expanding is exhilarating.

BreakdownsInMotion

May 31, 2025

8/10 stars

The next ones aren’t on Libby and Hoopla yet