A woman, gilded by King Midas, lives in a golden cage until war shatters her trust and reveals hidden truths.
A woman, gilded by King Midas, lives in a golden cage until war shatters her trust and reveals hidden truths.
Gold.
Gold floors, gold walls, gold furniture, gold clothes. In Highbell, in the castle built into the frozen mountains, everything is made of gold.
Even me.
King Midas rescued me. Dug me out of the slums and placed me on a pedestal. I’m called his precious. His favored. I’m the woman he Gold-Touched to show everyone that I belong to him. To show how powerful he is. He gave me protection, and I gave him my heart. And even though I don’t leave the confines of the palace, I’m safe.
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Frequent and explicit sexual scenes central to character dynamics. Sexual coercion and control in relationships.
Graphic violence including war scenes and physical harm.
Moderate use of strong language throughout the narrative.
Brief mentions of alcohol use in social settings.
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Minor magical elements tied to the gilding power.
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Themes of power, control, and monarchy in a fantasy setting.
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Pervasive themes of emotional and physical abuse, captivity. Sexual coercion and control in relationships.
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