Romantasy
Gild
A young woman is kept as a king's prized possession, her hair turned to gold and her life confined to a palace. She slowly begins to see how small her world has become and what she might do about it.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2021
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 416
- Format
- Book 1 of 6 in The Plated Prisoner
Read this if you want a dark fairy-tale-inspired romantasy about escaping control, with a brooding atmosphere.
Skip this if you want to avoid stories centered on an abusive captor and coercive control.
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Quick answers about Gild
- What is Gild about?
- A young woman is kept as a king's prized possession, her hair turned to gold and her life confined to a palace. She slowly begins to see how small her world has become and what she might do about it.
- Who should read Gild?
- Read it if you want a dark fairy-tale-inspired romantasy about escaping control, with a brooding atmosphere. Skip it if you want to avoid stories centered on an abusive captor and coercive control.
- How long and how fast is Gild?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 416 pages, first published in 2021.
- Does Gild have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Abuse, Manipulation, Sexual assault, Domestic violence, Violence.
- Can I borrow Gild for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Gild; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Gild?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Spinning Silver, The Cruel Prince, A Court of Thorns and Roses.
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Spinning Silver A richer, more thoughtful retelling with a heroine who bargains her way out of trouble.
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The Cruel Prince Another dark romantasy of power and betrayal in a court that treats a young woman as disposable.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses
Another retelling-flavored fantasy with a captive heroine and a more romance-first outlook.
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