The reader then follows along as Deka transforms from an intimidated young girl who only wants people to be nice to her, to a strong-willed, brave warrior. But then she’s presented with an opportunity to become more than the demon she’s been characterized as, and she takes in. Deka’s worst nightmare comes true when her blood runs gold instead of red, marking her as impure. Not only did it star a POC protagonist, but the concept was ripe with potential in my mind. I was very excited to read The Gilded Ones. Nothing and no one are quite what they seem to be–not even Deka herself. 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.
Knowing the dangers that lie ahead yet yearning for acceptance, Deka decides to leave the only life she’s ever known. And they are the only ones who can stop the empire’s greatest threat. They are called alaki–near-immortals with rare gifts.
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. 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. Already different from everyone else because of her unnatural intuition, Deka prays for red blood so she can finally feel like she belongs. 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. Recommended For: Ages 16+ (some graphic violence scenes), fans of female warriors, readers who want more books inspired by different cultures with black protagonists.
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