The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

Sixteen-year-old Deka fears the blood ceremony that will decide whether she belongs in her village. When her blood runs gold, she is offered a choice: face a terrible punishment or join an army of near-immortal girls defending the empire. Namina Forna's debut launches the Deathless series with a West Africa-inspired fantasy about courage, sisterhood and challenging an oppressive society.

Author: Namina Forna
Series: The Deathless, Book 1
Format: Paperback
Published: 2021
Genre: Young adult fantasy
Audience: Young adult

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