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The Merciless Ones

Gilded, Book 2

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The Merciless Ones

By: Namina Forna
Narrated by: Imani Jade Powers
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Discover the gripping sequel to Namina Forna's New York Times best-selling YA fantasy, The Gilded Ones. Set in an ancient West African-inspired world, this series is perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther.

It's been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera and discovered who she really is...but war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. For there is a dark force growing in Otera—a merciless power that Deka and her army must stop.

Yet hidden secrets threaten to destroy everything Deka has known. And with her own gifts changing, Deka must discover if she holds the key to saving Otera...or if she might be its greatest threat.

The Merciless Ones is the second, thrilling installment of the epic fantasy series in which a young heroine fights against a world that would dare tame her.

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Very powerful series, there is nothing not to love about this novel. The storyline Characters and Voice actor were all amazing 10/10

Brilliant (Highly recommended!)

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Another amazing journey this book takes you through. It's full of detail and suspense

This book is gripping from the start

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I went through this book quicker than i did the last because it was so good. The twists, the turns, the story was beautiful written. I look forward to the 3rd book!

An excellent sequel

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I read the first book last autumn, and when the opportunity arose to read this/listen to it, I had to take it. And it was just as good as The Gilded Ones. Can't wait for the next installment!

Another triumph

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it's not often that a sequel is as good as the first book, but this book hit the mark entirely as a perfect sequel book. an amazing story and I absolutely loved this narrator, certainly better than the first book. I can't wait for the third book!

as good as the first

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