52. The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

The Library Coven

Hello, Coven! This week we’re coming at you with a discussion of The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna. We had such an amazing time reading this debut novel, and we can’t wait to see what happens with the future of the series!

On to the notes!

Content warning for discussions of rape, sexual assault, violence, parental death, and mentions of Harry Potter.

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