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The Inka Land #1
The Glory of Gold
Sinchinrei has one goal: rise through the ranks of the Inkan army
and prove her worth to the mother who abandoned her.
So when the empire’s sacred Guardians choose her, not the
legendary princess, as the hero against an age-old calamity,
Sinchinrei is eager to take up the mantle of savior. But calamity
strikes early, forcing her and the furious princess together on a
quest across the empire... unprepared and at each other’s throats.
With the princess determined to escape their shared fate and an
empire on the brink of ruin, Sinchinrei’s relentless ambition could
cost her everything: her destined glory and her heart.
and prove her worth to the mother who abandoned her.
So when the empire’s sacred Guardians choose her, not the
legendary princess, as the hero against an age-old calamity,
Sinchinrei is eager to take up the mantle of savior. But calamity
strikes early, forcing her and the furious princess together on a
quest across the empire... unprepared and at each other’s throats.
With the princess determined to escape their shared fate and an
empire on the brink of ruin, Sinchinrei’s relentless ambition could
cost her everything: her destined glory and her heart.
348 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 23, 2026
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June 16, 2026
I had REALLY high hopes for this one and it just didn’t hit for me. There is a lot of potential though. I found myself very confused by the writing. The switch in feelings between the main characters gave me whiplash. It seemed they hated but lusted for each other. The constant repetition like there are no pronouns that could have been used, took me out of the story. I think a couple of guides at the beginning of the book would have been helpful as well
June 10, 2026
I am utterly OBSESSED with this. I backed V.F. Mejia's kickstarter to publish this book, so I have the physical book that I read along with an ALC I received from Libro.FM, and let me tell you, this book is a GEM. (The audio narrators are also wonderful and really add to the story!)
Sinchinrei is a phenomenally written and complex protagonist. She is the blueprint for morally gray characters; some of her actions made me so angry, but I begrudgingly understood her motivations, even if I didn't agree with what she did. But she was also such an inspiring character - she pushed herself so much and wanted to prove herself so badly, it was hard not to love and root for her. The complex relationship she had with her mother was also SO well written!
The romance between her and the princess was super well done. Passion and tension you could feel from the first time they laid eyes on each other. Sometimes romance subplots in fantasy novels feel out of place or like they overshadow the story, but this added a whole new layer to the plot that kept me on the edge of my seat.
The Incan-inspired fantasy world this novel was set in was so so interesting and totally unique to anything else I've ever read. The author does not do the reader a disservice by holding their hand through what might be unfamiliar cultural/mythological references. Instead, she immerses you in the world until you feel as if you are in the mists of the Andes along with the characters. I found myself doing research outside of reading the book to learn more about Incan history and legends because it was just so interesting.
Finally, the writing was superb. Every chapter ended in a way that made me want to keep reading the next one. I cannot believe this was a debut, and a self-published one no less! I have to admit that I didn't really expect too much from this book going into it - the Peruvian-inspired sapphic fantasy sounded awesome, but I didn't expect it to be THIS gripping! I think it might end up being one of my favorite books of the year!
The Glory of Gold really lives up to its title. I can't wait for book 2, I am SO glad this is a series!
Sinchinrei is a phenomenally written and complex protagonist. She is the blueprint for morally gray characters; some of her actions made me so angry, but I begrudgingly understood her motivations, even if I didn't agree with what she did. But she was also such an inspiring character - she pushed herself so much and wanted to prove herself so badly, it was hard not to love and root for her. The complex relationship she had with her mother was also SO well written!
The romance between her and the princess was super well done. Passion and tension you could feel from the first time they laid eyes on each other. Sometimes romance subplots in fantasy novels feel out of place or like they overshadow the story, but this added a whole new layer to the plot that kept me on the edge of my seat.
The Incan-inspired fantasy world this novel was set in was so so interesting and totally unique to anything else I've ever read. The author does not do the reader a disservice by holding their hand through what might be unfamiliar cultural/mythological references. Instead, she immerses you in the world until you feel as if you are in the mists of the Andes along with the characters. I found myself doing research outside of reading the book to learn more about Incan history and legends because it was just so interesting.
Finally, the writing was superb. Every chapter ended in a way that made me want to keep reading the next one. I cannot believe this was a debut, and a self-published one no less! I have to admit that I didn't really expect too much from this book going into it - the Peruvian-inspired sapphic fantasy sounded awesome, but I didn't expect it to be THIS gripping! I think it might end up being one of my favorite books of the year!
The Glory of Gold really lives up to its title. I can't wait for book 2, I am SO glad this is a series!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I had been following V.F. Mejia on Tiktok in anticipation for her debut sapphic Peruvian dark fantasy novel, so when a chance to be an ARC reader arose, I jumped at the opportunity and I’m so glad that I did! The Glory of Gold is everything I want out of a fantasy book: unique magic systems, lore and worldbuilding inspired by real culture and folklore, complex and layered characters, extremely high stakes, and a sapphic subplot that left me BEGGING for more. It was dark, exciting, and so so captivating.
Sinchinrei is a soldier who will do anything to prove herself worthy. Her ambition to rise above and beyond drives her in ways that left me shocked, yet understanding who she is and what matters to her. I felt so connected to her as a character and related to how hard she pushed herself. I just loved her so so so much. She’s now one of my favorite morally gray fantasy main characters.
I love books where the lines blur between who is truly a hero or villain. Everyone in this novel is just trying to do what it takes to survive, at any costs. Every single character has so much nuance and complexity, and so do the relationships between them. Sinchinrei and the princess’s relationships with their mothers are so complex and I love when books explore familial relationships like this. You’ll definitely love this if you do too!
I absolutely loved the Peruvian mythology and folklore in this book. I ended up learning so much about real mythology and spent some time reading about it outside of the book because it was so interesting! I learned so much about the culture too, down to traditional clothing and customs. It was all just so interesting and I couldn’t get enough of it.
And THE ROMANCE??? It left me on my knees. If you want TRUE enemies-to-lovers, you’re going to love this. Every moment between the two characters was filled with so much tension and it was electrifying. For my Baldur’s Gate 3 fans, I have never in my life read a book that was so Lae’zel x Shadowheart-coded until this one. Literally the ambitious warrior x spoiled princess enemies-to-lovers book of my DREAMS. I can’t even mention so many details that cemented the Lae’zel x Shadowheart vibes because of spoilers, but JUST TRUST ME! You’re going to devour this. <3
I read this at a time when I was in a reading slump and I couldn’t get into any sort of fantasy book. The Glory of Gold dragged me headfirst out of all of that. As soon as I started it, I felt my love for fantasy reawaken and I couldn’t put the book down. The best feeling in the world is knowing you’ve struck gold with a book from the start and that’s exactly how I felt while reading. I’m writing my full review 5 months after finishing it and that feeling still hasn’t went away. In fact, I’ve begun to love it even more and am patiently waiting for my copy of the book to come in so I can read it again (and once again when the audiobook comes out).
Overall, this is one of my favorite fantasy books that deserves so much love. If you like unique dark fantasy books, mythology and folklore, Peruvian culture and history, complicated sapphic relationships, complex mother-daughter relationships, matriarchal and queernormative worlds, and just overall badass FMCs, this is the book for you. If you’re a fan of The Roots of Chaos series (specifically Tané), BG3, or sapphic fantasy books in general, you’re going to love this.
I genuinely can’t praise this book enough. I need everyone to read it ASAP so I have more people to talk about it with. Thank you so much to V.F. Mejia for letting me ARC read this beautiful book. I can’t wait for book 2! 🤎🌟
Sinchinrei is a soldier who will do anything to prove herself worthy. Her ambition to rise above and beyond drives her in ways that left me shocked, yet understanding who she is and what matters to her. I felt so connected to her as a character and related to how hard she pushed herself. I just loved her so so so much. She’s now one of my favorite morally gray fantasy main characters.
I love books where the lines blur between who is truly a hero or villain. Everyone in this novel is just trying to do what it takes to survive, at any costs. Every single character has so much nuance and complexity, and so do the relationships between them. Sinchinrei and the princess’s relationships with their mothers are so complex and I love when books explore familial relationships like this. You’ll definitely love this if you do too!
I absolutely loved the Peruvian mythology and folklore in this book. I ended up learning so much about real mythology and spent some time reading about it outside of the book because it was so interesting! I learned so much about the culture too, down to traditional clothing and customs. It was all just so interesting and I couldn’t get enough of it.
And THE ROMANCE??? It left me on my knees. If you want TRUE enemies-to-lovers, you’re going to love this. Every moment between the two characters was filled with so much tension and it was electrifying. For my Baldur’s Gate 3 fans, I have never in my life read a book that was so Lae’zel x Shadowheart-coded until this one. Literally the ambitious warrior x spoiled princess enemies-to-lovers book of my DREAMS. I can’t even mention so many details that cemented the Lae’zel x Shadowheart vibes because of spoilers, but JUST TRUST ME! You’re going to devour this. <3
I read this at a time when I was in a reading slump and I couldn’t get into any sort of fantasy book. The Glory of Gold dragged me headfirst out of all of that. As soon as I started it, I felt my love for fantasy reawaken and I couldn’t put the book down. The best feeling in the world is knowing you’ve struck gold with a book from the start and that’s exactly how I felt while reading. I’m writing my full review 5 months after finishing it and that feeling still hasn’t went away. In fact, I’ve begun to love it even more and am patiently waiting for my copy of the book to come in so I can read it again (and once again when the audiobook comes out).
Overall, this is one of my favorite fantasy books that deserves so much love. If you like unique dark fantasy books, mythology and folklore, Peruvian culture and history, complicated sapphic relationships, complex mother-daughter relationships, matriarchal and queernormative worlds, and just overall badass FMCs, this is the book for you. If you’re a fan of The Roots of Chaos series (specifically Tané), BG3, or sapphic fantasy books in general, you’re going to love this.
I genuinely can’t praise this book enough. I need everyone to read it ASAP so I have more people to talk about it with. Thank you so much to V.F. Mejia for letting me ARC read this beautiful book. I can’t wait for book 2! 🤎🌟
Review of advance copy
How is this a debut?! Mejia writes with the confidence of someone five books deep, and her command of Inkan culture and mythology shines through every page (or in this case, every minute of audio).
Sinchinrei had me hooked from the start: ambitious, sharp, and chasing the approval of a mother who abandoned her. When the empire's Guardians choose her over the legendary Princess Suyai as the chosen hero, it sets off a rivals forced together dynamic that I am endlessly here for. Sinchinrei and Suyai's love/hate push and pull as they search for the sun staff is exactly the kind of tension that makes rivals to lovers sing, and it never feels forced. Every beat of their relationship feels earned.
The magic system deserves its own paragraph: power drawn through mimicry of ave, feline, and serpent is such a fresh, specific concept, and Mejia uses it to deepen the worldbuilding rather than just decorate it. What makes it so compelling, though, is the cost: the more power a person uses, the more of their sami, a life force energy concept rooted in Quechua and Andean spiritual traditions, they lose, giving every magical choice real weight. As Sinchinrei and Suyai's mission slowly unspools, and even Suyai, who knows far more than she initially lets on, begins to realise there's more at play than either of them imagined, the stakes climb in a way that feels earned rather than rushed.
It's so refreshing to get a fantasy rooted in mythology that isn't the usual well trodden ground. Mejia immerses you in the Andean region, taking us from Peru's coastal cliffs to the Amazon rainforest, with a world that feels untamed and beautiful, but never safe. Danger is always close, and Sinchinrei's family is at real risk throughout, which kept my stomach in knots.
The ending comes at a brutal cost. I was devastated, in the best way, and so relieved to know there's another book coming, because I need to know where these two go from here.
Narration wise, Franceschi and Rey are sensational. Their performances are clear, emotional, and so characterful that the immersion is unlike anything else I've experienced in audio. This is a story that deserves to be heard as much as read.
I hope The Glory of Gold gets every bit of the success it deserves, and that we get many more Inka Land books to come. #pudseyrecommends
ALC received via Libro.fm.
Sinchinrei had me hooked from the start: ambitious, sharp, and chasing the approval of a mother who abandoned her. When the empire's Guardians choose her over the legendary Princess Suyai as the chosen hero, it sets off a rivals forced together dynamic that I am endlessly here for. Sinchinrei and Suyai's love/hate push and pull as they search for the sun staff is exactly the kind of tension that makes rivals to lovers sing, and it never feels forced. Every beat of their relationship feels earned.
The magic system deserves its own paragraph: power drawn through mimicry of ave, feline, and serpent is such a fresh, specific concept, and Mejia uses it to deepen the worldbuilding rather than just decorate it. What makes it so compelling, though, is the cost: the more power a person uses, the more of their sami, a life force energy concept rooted in Quechua and Andean spiritual traditions, they lose, giving every magical choice real weight. As Sinchinrei and Suyai's mission slowly unspools, and even Suyai, who knows far more than she initially lets on, begins to realise there's more at play than either of them imagined, the stakes climb in a way that feels earned rather than rushed.
It's so refreshing to get a fantasy rooted in mythology that isn't the usual well trodden ground. Mejia immerses you in the Andean region, taking us from Peru's coastal cliffs to the Amazon rainforest, with a world that feels untamed and beautiful, but never safe. Danger is always close, and Sinchinrei's family is at real risk throughout, which kept my stomach in knots.
The ending comes at a brutal cost. I was devastated, in the best way, and so relieved to know there's another book coming, because I need to know where these two go from here.
Narration wise, Franceschi and Rey are sensational. Their performances are clear, emotional, and so characterful that the immersion is unlike anything else I've experienced in audio. This is a story that deserves to be heard as much as read.
I hope The Glory of Gold gets every bit of the success it deserves, and that we get many more Inka Land books to come. #pudseyrecommends
ALC received via Libro.fm.
June 27, 2026
I give it a 3.5
This book is important in a lot of ways. One of which is the representation it gives to indigenous stories, culture, and beliefs in a genre dominated by whiteness, western beliefs, and ideologies. It was a different feel to a lot of historical fantasy fictions I've read and that was refreshing in the never ending sea of taverns and stone castles. I also, of course, appreciate the focus on women and women's relationships.
What I struggled with was the lack of descriptions or explanations for a lot of places, people and things. I had a hard time creating an image in my head. Even the main characters. I found myself closing the book to look at the cover in the hopes I'd get a better idea of what they looked like.
Many times in the book events, action scenes, and conversations happen very passively and quickly. In fact almost all of the climaxes happened very quickly and with minimal descriptions. This was disappointing as it felt like confrontations made little sense and left me unsatisfied. Potentially huge moments were built up only to fall flat, and when big moments happened, it was hard to follow what was going on.
I also wished there was more time spent explaining what was going on with the Aya Runa. I wished we saw more between Rei and her mom or at least more about Rei's feelings towards her mom, which ultimately seemed to show up less and less the further I got into the book until she was basically forgotten. Made the storyline with the mom feel lackluster.
Overall I'm interested to see where the story goes.
By the way, for those that care, the book is in first person. I'm not a fan of that but I'm not taking any points away from the book because of it.
This book is important in a lot of ways. One of which is the representation it gives to indigenous stories, culture, and beliefs in a genre dominated by whiteness, western beliefs, and ideologies. It was a different feel to a lot of historical fantasy fictions I've read and that was refreshing in the never ending sea of taverns and stone castles. I also, of course, appreciate the focus on women and women's relationships.
What I struggled with was the lack of descriptions or explanations for a lot of places, people and things. I had a hard time creating an image in my head. Even the main characters. I found myself closing the book to look at the cover in the hopes I'd get a better idea of what they looked like.
Many times in the book events, action scenes, and conversations happen very passively and quickly. In fact almost all of the climaxes happened very quickly and with minimal descriptions. This was disappointing as it felt like confrontations made little sense and left me unsatisfied. Potentially huge moments were built up only to fall flat, and when big moments happened, it was hard to follow what was going on.
I also wished there was more time spent explaining what was going on with the Aya Runa. I wished we saw more between Rei and her mom or at least more about Rei's feelings towards her mom, which ultimately seemed to show up less and less the further I got into the book until she was basically forgotten. Made the storyline with the mom feel lackluster.
Overall I'm interested to see where the story goes.
By the way, for those that care, the book is in first person. I'm not a fan of that but I'm not taking any points away from the book because of it.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book absolutely frazzled me in the best possible way. This is sharp, furious, yearning sapphic fantasy that sinks its teeth in and refuses to let go.
Set in a richly imagined, Latine inspired empire on the brink of collapse, the story follows Sinchinrei, an ambitious soldier determined to prove she was never the daughter worth leaving behind, and a princess who should have been chosen but was not. When divine forces select Sinchinrei instead, the tension ignites instantly and never lets up.
And when I say rivals to lovers, I mean rivals to lovers. Every conversation feels like it could detonate. Every glance is loaded. These are women at each other’s throats, bound by fate, pride, and something far more dangerous building beneath the surface. The tension is exquisite. The yearning is devastating.
Sinchinrei is ambition in human form. Messy, relentless, and painfully real. Her need for recognition and glory makes every choice feel like it could cost her everything. The princess is furious, unwilling, and cracking under the weight of a destiny she never wanted. Together they are chaos in the best way.
The level of world building by V.F. is lush and immersive, with sacred magic and symbolism woven into everything. It feels divine and dangerous all at once. This is not soft fantasy. The magic has teeth, and so do the emotions. The stakes never drop. NEVER (I’m still anxious a month later lol)
The mother daughter dynamic cuts deep. This book digs into the kind of emotional wounds that do not heal cleanly, and it does not look away. This is heat and pride and anger and longing wrapped in gold.
I cannot recommend this book enough and I am chomping at the bit for book 2 before this one has even released. This is in fact a 6 STAR READ!
Set in a richly imagined, Latine inspired empire on the brink of collapse, the story follows Sinchinrei, an ambitious soldier determined to prove she was never the daughter worth leaving behind, and a princess who should have been chosen but was not. When divine forces select Sinchinrei instead, the tension ignites instantly and never lets up.
And when I say rivals to lovers, I mean rivals to lovers. Every conversation feels like it could detonate. Every glance is loaded. These are women at each other’s throats, bound by fate, pride, and something far more dangerous building beneath the surface. The tension is exquisite. The yearning is devastating.
Sinchinrei is ambition in human form. Messy, relentless, and painfully real. Her need for recognition and glory makes every choice feel like it could cost her everything. The princess is furious, unwilling, and cracking under the weight of a destiny she never wanted. Together they are chaos in the best way.
The level of world building by V.F. is lush and immersive, with sacred magic and symbolism woven into everything. It feels divine and dangerous all at once. This is not soft fantasy. The magic has teeth, and so do the emotions. The stakes never drop. NEVER (I’m still anxious a month later lol)
The mother daughter dynamic cuts deep. This book digs into the kind of emotional wounds that do not heal cleanly, and it does not look away. This is heat and pride and anger and longing wrapped in gold.
I cannot recommend this book enough and I am chomping at the bit for book 2 before this one has even released. This is in fact a 6 STAR READ!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Hello complexity! I am so impressed with this debut, and as someone who doesn't particularly enjoy dark fantasy/military fantasy, I genuinely enjoyed this one!
The beginning was a little rough for me because the world-building paired with the military stuff was hard to get through. But around the 30% mark is when things really start to pick up in terms of the hero's journey/sapphic subplot and I'm glad I powered through.
This was my first time reading a sapphic love triangle situation which honestly, is kinda sad. I wish there were more I knew about, but because I loved that dynamic so much I have begun to seek out more sapphic love triangle stories (if you like any, please shout them out!).
The Peruvian/Incan characters and setting were very cool to read about and I appreciated how rooted the magic system was in the concept of indigeneity. I'm very excited for book 2 in this series!
The beginning was a little rough for me because the world-building paired with the military stuff was hard to get through. But around the 30% mark is when things really start to pick up in terms of the hero's journey/sapphic subplot and I'm glad I powered through.
This was my first time reading a sapphic love triangle situation which honestly, is kinda sad. I wish there were more I knew about, but because I loved that dynamic so much I have begun to seek out more sapphic love triangle stories (if you like any, please shout them out!).
The Peruvian/Incan characters and setting were very cool to read about and I appreciated how rooted the magic system was in the concept of indigeneity. I'm very excited for book 2 in this series!
Review of advance copy received from Author
To start off “The Glory of Gold” is absolutely amazing.
From the creativity of the magic system rooted in Andean spirituality, to the immersive world that is a mix of pre-hispanic times into modern day Peru. I couldn’t get enough of it, every chapter ended in a way that pulled you in more and more. Seriously a very entertaining (and addicting) story to read!
Many moments were intense in the most perfect ways, while other moments were heart-wrenching (yes I did cry). The story really pulls you in just from the first 10 chapters and while reading it’s hard to not become attached to the characters meanwhile dying to know what will happen next. The drama, the romance, the action, everything was perfect.
Would definitely recommend reading if you’re looking for a new, original and immersive story to read!
From the creativity of the magic system rooted in Andean spirituality, to the immersive world that is a mix of pre-hispanic times into modern day Peru. I couldn’t get enough of it, every chapter ended in a way that pulled you in more and more. Seriously a very entertaining (and addicting) story to read!
Many moments were intense in the most perfect ways, while other moments were heart-wrenching (yes I did cry). The story really pulls you in just from the first 10 chapters and while reading it’s hard to not become attached to the characters meanwhile dying to know what will happen next. The drama, the romance, the action, everything was perfect.
Would definitely recommend reading if you’re looking for a new, original and immersive story to read!
Review of advance copy received from Author
For me, this book brought a rollercoaster of emotions. I thoroughly enjoy complex characters that are not always wholly good or wholly bad and this book definitely has them in Princess Yanami and Sinchinrei and even in side characters such as the Aya Runa and Suyai.
I loved how politics were woven into the plot without losing the fantasy, legend and folklore components of the story. I developed a new hyperfixation into Latin American folklore.
Enemies or rivals to lovers is one of my favorite tropes and when the princess and Rei kiss, it’s not a surprise. The tension and the attraction, at least from Rei’s POV, was there from the first sight. By the end, I was completely heartbroken.
I can’t wait for the next book in the series to be announced.
Thank you to V.F. Mejia for providing me with an eARC.
I loved how politics were woven into the plot without losing the fantasy, legend and folklore components of the story. I developed a new hyperfixation into Latin American folklore.
Enemies or rivals to lovers is one of my favorite tropes and when the princess and Rei kiss, it’s not a surprise. The tension and the attraction, at least from Rei’s POV, was there from the first sight. By the end, I was completely heartbroken.
I can’t wait for the next book in the series to be announced.
Thank you to V.F. Mejia for providing me with an eARC.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 19, 2026
I was nervous about this one because I hadn’t heard much about it and there is an epic war storyline. I had to DNF the Poppy War series because I had such a hard time following all the war stuff. I digress.
Based in a Peruvian world, this romantacy is unlike anything you’ve read before. This book was layered with indigenous inspired magic systems, a complicated matriarchy, and big questions of morality. The enemies to lovers storyline gave us some fun sapphic banter and yearning that kept me wanting to listen for more.
This is the first in a series so I’m excited to see where the future takes our main character!
Thanks Libro.fm for the ALC!
Based in a Peruvian world, this romantacy is unlike anything you’ve read before. This book was layered with indigenous inspired magic systems, a complicated matriarchy, and big questions of morality. The enemies to lovers storyline gave us some fun sapphic banter and yearning that kept me wanting to listen for more.
This is the first in a series so I’m excited to see where the future takes our main character!
Thanks Libro.fm for the ALC!
Review of advance copy received from Author
The Glory of Gold is a devastating read with a gorgeous magic system and a phenomenal storyline. I'm hooked on this series! Every time I thought the characters would catch a break, I was quickly reminded of the ravages of the world V.F. Mejia has created. It's raw, real, and very much worth your time. I can't wait for the next book.
Review of advance copy
This book was truly amazing and led me on a wild ride!
It has everything you would want in a Fantasy Novel. It's fast paced, action-packed and will literally leave you staring at your pages in shock at all of Rei's decisions. Fully recommend it.
It has everything you would want in a Fantasy Novel. It's fast paced, action-packed and will literally leave you staring at your pages in shock at all of Rei's decisions. Fully recommend it.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Listened via LibroFM’s ALC and what an audiobook! The narrators expertly immerse the reader into a historical fantasy landscape set during ancient Inca times; ripe with folklore, mythology, and of course, sapphic yearning.
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May 6, 2026Just got my kickstarter book and I am so excited to read this!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved this book! The author wrote her descriptions so clearly that I felt like I was on the journey with the princess and the guardian!
Review of advance copy received from Author
May 19, 2026“The Glory of Gold” just locked in as one of my top reads of the year and I’m still trying to process everything I just experienced.
There were moments I literally had to pause and stare into space because… what??? And yes…I threw my Kindle a few times (she’s okay 😭). But I am NOT.
This book does not slow down, so action-packed, but every moment feels intentional. The way it weaves in generational trauma? Heavy in the best (and most devastating) way. And being set in Peru made everything feel so vivid and alive.
The sapphic romance was beautiful, messy, and so well done.
PSA! PLEASE check trigger warnings before going in.
There were moments I literally had to pause and stare into space because… what??? And yes…I threw my Kindle a few times (she’s okay 😭). But I am NOT.
This book does not slow down, so action-packed, but every moment feels intentional. The way it weaves in generational trauma? Heavy in the best (and most devastating) way. And being set in Peru made everything feel so vivid and alive.
The sapphic romance was beautiful, messy, and so well done.
PSA! PLEASE check trigger warnings before going in.
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