The Darkest Gold: 3in1 Bundle (The-Darkest-Gold-Reihe)

The Plated Prisoner #1-3

by Raven Kennedy, Anita Nirschl (translator), Vanessa Lamatsch (translator)

Dunkel, herzzerreißend, atemberaubend spannend – die Romantasy-Erfolgsserie, inspiriert vom König-Midas-Mythos. Die ersten drei Bände der internationalen Bestsellerreihe erstmals in einem Band!
Gold. Goldene Böden, goldene Wände, goldene Möbel, goldene Kleider. Im Schloss von Hohenläuten ist alles aus Gold.
Selbst ich.
König Midas hat mich aus der Gosse gerettet und in dieses gefrorene Land gebracht. Er nennt mich seinen Schatz, seine Favoritin. Ich bin das lebende Symbol seiner Macht, alles in Gold zu verwandeln, was er berührt. Er hat mir Sicherheit versprochen, und ich gab ihm dafür mein Herz. Und obwohl ich meine Freiheit opfern musste, bin ich sicher – bis Krieg und Verrat unser goldenes Schloss erreichen. Bis mein Vertrauen in Midas erschüttert wird. Bis ich die Monster kennenlerne, vor denen mich mein Käfig schützen sollte …
Eine Heldin, die zerbrochen ist.
Eine Reise, die ihre Stärke hervorbringt.
Eine Liebe, die die Welt in Brand setzt.
Die «The Darkest Gold»-Reihe umfasst insgesamt sechs Bände, in denen die Protagonistin Auren eine unglaubliche Entwicklung von einer Gefangenen, die nicht einmal erkennt, was ihr angetan wird, hin zu einer Kämpferin, die für sich selbst und andere einsteht. Die hier entworfene Welt ist hart und grausam. alles dreht sich um Macht und Fae-Magie, doch im Mittelpunkt steht eine große Liebesgeschichte, die mit etlichen, überraschenden Wendungen aufwartet. Von BookTok beflügelt haben sich die Bücher inzwischen über drei Millionen Mal verkauft. Ein Must-Read für alle Romantasy-Fans!

Genres: Fantasy, Romantasy, Fiction, Romance

1503 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 19, 2022

About the author

RAVEN KENNEDY is an international bestseller, whose love for books pushed her into creating her own worlds. The Plated Prisoner Series, a dark fantasy romance, has sold in over twenty countries. It became a New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times, and Spiegel bestseller, hit #1 in the Amazon store, and has sold over five million copies worldwide.

Her newest book, The Sweetest Fiend, is the first of a duology and will be released in September 2026. You can connect with Raven on her social media, and visit her website for more info.

Reviews

[Lena · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hat ganz gut gestartet aber hab irgendwann die Serie abgebrochen.

[Lospatitosleos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cuando salió esta saga me negué a leerla por las malas críticas que tenía debido a la actitud de la protagonista, así que la dejé pasar hasta que hace unas semanas, mi cuñada me dijo que merecía muchísimo la pena. Como me fio de sus gustos, le di una oportunidad y acerté. Me he dado cuenta de que recomendarte solo el primero dejaría gran parte de la historia más interesante fuera, así que he decidido hacerlo de los tres primeros para que tengas mucha más perspectiva sobre esta historia. Las razones por las que recomiendo esta historia son las siguientes. La primera es la evolución de la protagonista a lo largo de toda la trama. La segunda es la manera de desarrollar el romance tan poco a poco que llegas a desesperarte un poco. La tercera son los temas tan profundos que trata y que te dejaran flipando. La cuarta sin duda son los plot twits que te dejan en el suelo porque hay varios que no te ves venir. La quinta es el protagonista masculino que vas a amar en cuanto le veas. La sexta es el interesante mundo que la autora ha creado y que se nos muestra poco a poco. La séptima y última son algunos de los personajes secundarios. En resumen, una trilogía muy entretenida que no te dejará indiferente.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great books, good writing, and a really creative world despite stemming from concepts that romantasy and myth readers are very familiar with. I've really enjoyed the progression of these books and for once I haven't been absolutely frustrated with a FMC that is clearly gaslighting herself and in denial. Usually, I hate reading books where the FMC is clearly ignoring the obvious for a long period of time (like Spark of the Everflame), but I actually believe that her circumstances have beat her down into accepting an abuser's attention and treatment as the best she's gonna get.

Her journey throughout these three books is a tough one, but well earned. There's a lot of sexual violence, especially in the first book, but it was well written. The only thing I will say as a con is that her head/pov can be kind of hard to be in sometimes. She overthinks a lot, reminisces over her trauma constantly, and her persistent defense of Midas (even though she's acknowledged his poor treatment of her) is tiresome. With that said, I am extremely happy that she saved herself and that the next book will surely explore the range of her powers and fae history.

[Curly · Rating 4 out of 5]

For me, the series started off quite slow. I didn't love Gild but I heard that other people had thought the same but then loved the next books so I decided to keep going and am glad I did!

The next two books certainly picked up the pace and contained lots of character development, steamy romance and suspense between a lot of the books. I didn't love Glow as much but I am still excited to read the last one, Gold, when it comes out.

Not one of my favourite romantasy series that I have ever read but I would still recommend. Make sure to check the trigger warnings though!

[Mikki Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply incredible.

I read this story a little bit slower than my typical romanasty series. Lots of triggering themes (slavery, forced prostitution, genocide, mutilating, SA). I wasn't absolutely in love with the FMC at first but the character development is some of the best written I've ever enjoyed.
A slow slow burn, with just the right amount of well written spice. I cannot wait for Goldfinch in Sept!

[Blanche · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series was amazing🤩 the character development of the FMC was so realistic and beautiful. The writing and world building is so beautiful. Also, it is a slow burn romance which really gets spicy as the series progresses. I can’t wait for book 5 in the series!!! This series right now is my favorite so far!!!

[Megan McGinn · Rating 4 out of 5]

These books are getting better as the series goes on, which is really fun. I felt like the first book was a bit slow and Auren was a tiny bit annoying, but her character growth and development has been fun to watch. I love the relationships she is fostering and can't wait to see her happy and at peace.

[Denise Wilt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did enjoy this series and to be clear, I LOVE thick books. This series could have/ should have been shorter. I think it wandered in many places and several characters really never developed. The 'slow burn' became tiresome, IMHO, in several books. I would have rather read smaller storylines or seen a few of the other characters developed more.. i.e. Ryatt, Lu...

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pissed me off that they killed good guys. This series was harder to get thru. I like smut, but I don't really need 6 continuous pages of the same sex scene. Really liked the well thought out storyline thru the series. It really flowed from one book to the next.

[Nicole Chavez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite series that I've read recently I read a lot and there's more than just the three books in the series I have them all they're really good it's like a twist on King Midas with fairies and it's amazing

[Lavender Wangu]

So far,Ilove Gleam the most. Great read.

[Bri Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is a lot of triggering topics and events in this series. But when I read this a few year ago it really started my reading journey !!

[Carissa Ramirez · Rating 5 out of 5]

All I can say is Slade is everything. This book had me crying and so emotional. All the twist and turns I loved it so much!

[Tiffany Griggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first book had a lot of information and was a slow start but the rest of the series after that was great.

[Amy Maunders · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three and half stars review. No spoilers. Enjoy!.

[Yaël · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[33bananas · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are on the fence about reading this series. There is no fence - jump in and get lost in this world. It is absolutely worth the time and heartache you will put into reading this.