A review by rlobel
Glint by Raven Kennedy

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Glint is the second book in the Plated Prisoner series. The series is a sort of a retelling of King Midas and his gold touch. The story is from the perspective of Auren, a girl with skin golden skin due to Midas gold touching her and claiming her as his "favored." He keeps Auren in a gilded cage as a prisoner. But Auren does not see it this way. She comes to accept her golden cage because she believes Midas loves her and he is doing it for her own good. 

Raven Kennedy depicts stockhom syndrom really well in this book without romanticizing its abuse. The books are a slow burn, and the first two are definitely setting up for the bigger plot, so if your preference is to dive into the plot head on, then this book is not for you. It is in first-person pov, which I've said before I don't love, but that is due to personal preference. I think this fantasy had real potential, and I'm excited to read the next books in this series.