Serilda has always been known as a storyteller. Her father says that she has been cursed by Wyrdith, the god of stories and fortune, and that her unusual eyes--irises of black containing a golden wheel with eight spokes--speak to this unfortunate fate. When Serilda spins a tale for the wrong individuals, Erlking and his group of undead hunters, in order to protect others, she finds herself in the sights of Erlking, who now wishes her to spin gold from straw for him or face death. Thankfully Serilda receives some help in the form of Gild, the resident poltergeist, but at what cost?
Gilded is such a great twist on a classic fairy tale. I really enjoyed Meyer’s characters. They are relatable--as relatable as fairy tale characters can be--and are well developed; I took a real interest in their lives, the obstacles they faced, and their successes and failures. The descriptions and figurative language are extremely effective, transporting me to this fairy tale land. There were some parts that were a bit predictable, but they didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the narrative; parts that were predictable not because it is a twist on a classic, but simply because it was what would make sense. I love how I could tell that Serilda’s story isn’t finished, but Meyer didn’t end this first novel in the Gilded series on a giant cliffhanger.
Gilded is such a great twist on a classic fairy tale. I really enjoyed Meyer’s characters. They are relatable--as relatable as fairy tale characters can be--and are well developed; I took a real interest in their lives, the obstacles they faced, and their successes and failures. The descriptions and figurative language are extremely effective, transporting me to this fairy tale land. There were some parts that were a bit predictable, but they didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the narrative; parts that were predictable not because it is a twist on a classic, but simply because it was what would make sense. I love how I could tell that Serilda’s story isn’t finished, but Meyer didn’t end this first novel in the Gilded series on a giant cliffhanger.