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From internationally bestselling author and TikTok phenom Raven Kennedy comes the second book in a stunning fantasy series inspired by the myth of King Midas, perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Jennifer L Armentrout.
For ten years, I've lived in a gilded cage inside King Midas's golden castle. But one night changed everything.
Now I'm here, a prisoner of Fourth Kingdom's army, and I'm not sure if I'm going to make it out of this in one piece. They're marching to battle, and I'm the bargaining chip that will either douse the fire or spark a war.
At the heart of my fear, my worry, there's him―Commander Rip.
Known for his brutality on the battlefield, his viciousness is unsurpassed. But I know the truth about what he is.
Fae.
The betrayers. The murderers. The ones who nearly destroyed Orea, wiping out Seventh Kingdom in the process. Rip has power sizzling beneath this skin and glinting spikes down his spine. But his eyes―his eyes are the most compelling of all.
When he turns those black eyes on me, I feel captive for an entirely different reason.
I may be out of my cage, but I'm not free, not even close. In the game of kings and armies, I'm the gilded pawn. The question is, can I out maneuver them?
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ISBN-10
1464224420
ISBN-13
978-1464224423
Print length
480 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Bloom Books
Publication date
April 29, 2024
Dimensions
5 x 1.2 x 8 inches
Item weight
15.2 ounces
Sometimes, he murmurs, things need first to be ruined in order to then be remade.
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I hope you burn so bright that you scorch your Golden King down to ash.
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I’ve been bending over backwards for so long that I forgot I even had a spine.
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Review
"I never wanted it to end. I lived, loved, and was utterly consumed, page after page. Raven Kennedy has crafted a masterful and timeless tale that I will happily lose myself in over and over again." —Ivy Asher, Amazon bestselling author of The Osseous Chronicles and The Lost Sentinel Series
"I think what I've enjoyed so far about this series is how it's a metaphor about real, emotional issues." —Day Leitao, author of Kingdom of Curses and Shadows Series
About the Author
Raven Kennedy is a California girl born and raised, whose love for books pushed her into creating her own worlds. The Plated Prisoner series, a dark fantasy romance, has already sold in over a dozen countries and is a #1 international bestseller with over 2 million copies sold to date. It was inspired by the myth of King Midas and a woman’s journey with finding her own strength. Her debut series was a romcom fantasy about a cupid looking for love of her own. She has since gone on to write in a range of genres. Whether she makes you laugh or cry, or whether the series is about a cupid or a gold-touched woman living in King Midas's gilded castle, she hopes to create characters that readers can root for. The Plated Prisoner series is being adapted for series by Peter Guber's Mandalay Television.
Raven Kennedy
Raven Kennedy is a California girl born and raised, whose love for books pushed her into creating her own worlds. Her debut series was a romcom fantasy about a cupid looking for love. She has since gone on to write in a range of genres, including the adult dark fantasy: The Plated Prisoner Series, which has become an international bestseller.
Whether she makes you laugh or cry, or whether the series is about a cupid or a gold-touched woman living in King Midas's castle, she hopes to create characters that readers can root for.
You can follow her on her social media sites or visit her website for more info.
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Customer reviews
4.5 out of 5
37,996 global ratings
Steve
5
so fun
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2024
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I’m loving the trauma healing and the play on King Midas. Well done! Looking forward to the re-release of the audiobooks ;)
Jennifer W
5
Looooove it, can't get enough!
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024
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Rating: 4.6/5 ⭐ Spice Level: 2/5
Tropes/CW: Dark Fantasy Romance, Retelling (King Midas), Abuse, Captivity, Toxic Relationship, Emotional Abuse, Enemies to Lovers, Slow-Burn
Second book in this amazing series and it continues to be fantastic. We get Auren out of her comfort zone and way from Midas. She's been abused for the last 10 years and definitely has some stockholm syndrome going on, with self-doubt and really just needs a bunch of therapy.
In this book, Auren finally starts to break free of her mental cage and starts to get her wings under her. She doesn't get completely over what has been years of abuse quickly, and some people might find that frustrating, but it's realistic. You don't just snap out of it after years of conditioning and self-blaming.
Commander Rip, our MMC, oh is he a treat. He knows how to help Auren while tiptoe-ing the fine line between tough love and coddling, which is exactly what she needs. His Wrath are great secondary characters as well, who aren't one-dimensional and continue to develop throughout this book (and beyond).
Writing continues to be fantastic, we get more and more worldbuilding and character development. Things are pretty fast-paced and I didn't get bored once. The tale just keeps on spinning and it's a beautiful journey.
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Alex
5
creative and exciting
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024
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Excellent book! It can be read alone or as a series, it stands on its own. I loved the twist near the end
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