Dark Gifts Gilded Cage, Book 1, (Paperback)

from roses7184

What do I say about this book? I went into Gilded Cage with little to no expectations, because I honestly didn't know all that much about it. All I knew was that this book had very polarized reviews, and that it had an absolutely stunning cover. That's enough for me to want to find out how I feel...

from readingover50

The premise of this new series is interesting. It takes place in Britain, in an alternate history. The ruling class, called The Equals, possess "skill", magical abilities that can vary between people. They use their skill to keep the majority of the population in line. All others must give 10 yea...

from fhudnell

In the alternate reality of this young adult fantasy book, Great Britain is a republic governed in perpetuity by the Equals, an elite class who use their inherited magic (Skill) to maintain control. Commoners are required to submit themselves to 10 years of slavery working in various slavetowns o...

from tornadox

I'm not usually into slave!fic, but this world was fully realized. The characters were complex, especially Renie and Abi. I will read the sequel, if only to find out how a few of the subplots are to be resolved.

from jdifelice

I really liked the premise of this book, although I wasn't quite sure what to expect. It was a very slow, politically centred novel with a little bit of magic in it. I found the plot to move quite slowly, and I was a little disappointed it was a series instead of a standalone. The pacing just fel...