Namina Forna
The Gilded Ones Paperback Book
“Refund was approved and back in my account the same day.” - Deliver+ customer
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLER!The mustread new bold and immersive West Africaninspired fantasy series, as featured on Cosmo, Bustle, Book Riot and Refinery 29. In this world, girls are outcasts by blood and warriors by choice, perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther. Sixteenyearold Deka lives in Otera, a deeply patriarchal ancient kingdom, where a womans worth is tied to her purity, and she must bleed to prove it. But when Deka bleeds gold the colour of impurity, of a demon she faces a consequence worse than death. She is saved by a mysterious woman who tells Deka of her true nature she is an Alaki, a nearimmortal with exceptional gifts. The stranger offers her a choice fight for the Emperor, with others just like her, or be destroyed..."Fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther are going to adore this one." Buzzfeed"[A] stormingly good debut." The Observer"Namina Forna could be the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy." Refinery 29"The Gilded Ones redefines sisterhood and is sure to leave readers both inspired and ultimately hopeful." Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of Caraval"A dark feminist tale spun with blood and gold, The Gilded Ones lifts the veil of violent patriarchy and burns the idea of purity to the ground. Must read!" Dhonielle Clayton, NYT bestselling author of The Belles"Debut author Namina Fornas created a fierce female protagonist youll root for and a captivating world that feels so real you can step inside...
Binding: Paperback;416 pages; Publisher: Usborne Publishing IWUK; Classification: YFH; Weight: 456 g; Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 28
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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLER!The mustread new bold and immersive West Africaninspired fantasy series, as featured on Cosmo, Bustle, Book Riot and Refinery 29. In this world, girls are outcasts by blood and warriors by choice, perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther. Sixteenyearold Deka lives in Otera, a deeply patriarchal ancient kingdom, where a womans worth is tied to her purity, and she must bleed to prove it. But when Deka bleeds gold the colour of impurity, of a demon she faces a consequence worse than death. She is saved by a mysterious woman who tells Deka of her true nature she is an Alaki, a nearimmortal with exceptional gifts. The stranger offers her a choice fight for the Emperor, with others just like her, or be destroyed..."Fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther are going to adore this one." Buzzfeed"[A] stormingly good debut." The Observer"Namina Forna could be the Toni Morrison of YA Fantasy." Refinery 29"The Gilded Ones redefines sisterhood and is sure to leave readers both inspired and ultimately hopeful." Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of Caraval"A dark feminist tale spun with blood and gold, The Gilded Ones lifts the veil of violent patriarchy and burns the idea of purity to the ground. Must read!" Dhonielle Clayton, NYT bestselling author of The Belles"Debut author Namina Fornas created a fierce female protagonist youll root for and a captivating world that feels so real you can step inside...
Binding: Paperback;416 pages; Publisher: Usborne Publishing IWUK; Classification: YFH; Weight: 456 g; Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 28
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.
Namina Forna
The Gilded Ones Paperback Book
“Refund was approved and back in my account the same day.” - Deliver+ customer
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