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Gilded

Gilded, Book 1

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By: Marissa Meyer
Narrated by: Rebecca Soler
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Summary

Marissa Meyer, number one New York Times best-selling author, returns to the fairytale world with this retelling of Rumpelstiltskin.

Long ago cursed by the god of lies, a poor miller’s daughter has developed a talent for spinning stories that are fantastical and spellbinding and entirely untrue.

Or so everyone believes.

When one of Serilda’s outlandish tales draws the attention of the sinister Erlking and his undead hunters, she finds herself swept away into a grim world where ghouls and phantoms prowl the earth and hollow-eyed ravens track her every move. The king orders Serilda to complete the impossible task of spinning straw into gold or be killed for telling falsehoods. In her desperation, Serilda unwittingly summons a mysterious boy to her aid. He agrees to help her...for a price. Love isn’t meant to be part of the bargain.

Soon Serilda realises that there is more than one secret hidden in the castle walls, including an ancient curse that must be broken if she hopes to end the tyranny of the king and his wild hunt forever.

©2021 Marissa Meyer (P)2021 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Fantasy Literature & Fiction Paranormal Paranormal Romance Romance Science Fiction & Fantasy Magic Fiction
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Cursed By: Marissa Meyer
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I’ve enjoyed many of Marissa Meyers books over the years. I struggled with Gilded initially, as it felt quite slow for the first 60% or so, but I’m so glad I persevered. The action really came together at the end and I immediately ordered Cursed to continue the tale. The Narrator was really good and matched the story perfectly.

A Gripping Conclusion

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This is a great adult fairy tale. A bit too gory for kids. Its really half a story as it would be hard not to immediately read the next book. Narrated well. A bit intense but quite magical. You get swept away with constant drama. An easy world to fall into.

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I enjoyed this book almost as much as the Lunar Chronicles. The story took lovely unexpected turns and I couldn't stop listening. The only criticism I have is that it darker and more violent than the other books I've read. I also didn't read reviews beforehand, which would have warned me that the book ends abruptly. Can't wait for the next one.

Dark but so entertaining

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Great story, very fast, fun read, can't wait for the second one, have been recommending it since i finished it

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I loved this book, as I have with every other of Marissa's books, but would of loved a heads up that its only half a book. I don't mind, but it wasn’t mentioned anywhere in blurb. I didn’t think the book was bought to a good ending point. It felt slow in the last third of the book and then rushed in the last few chapters, where I then was left thinking, what?
I wait in anticipation for the sequel!

Half a book

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