Gild

I don’t know how I feel about Gild. The author writes in a unique and interesting style, and the fantasy world they create, along with the magic system, is definitely one of a kind. However, that world is absolutely drenched in some of the most disgusting representations of patriarchy I’ve ever seen. Luckily, it’s not romanticized, otherwise I would have DNF’d the series immediately.

It does end on an intriguing cliffhanger, but I’m still not seeing what makes this book so addicting or enthralling to justify the amount of hype it’s received, let alone warrant five more books. While it has some great aspects, I’m not entirely sold on the overall appeal yet.