In "Gilded" by Marissa Meyer, the story follows Cursed, a girl with an extraordinary ability to weave gold, yet her gift comes with a dark price. When she meets the enigmatic and powerful king of the land, she becomes ensnared in a world of danger and deception. As she navigates court intrigues and ancient curses, Cursed must confront her own fears and uncover the truth behind her destiny. With themes of power, transformation, and sacrifice, "Gilded" captures the tension between fate and free will, weaving a tale rich in magic and moral dilemmas. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Gilded, Gilded Duology .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Bolinda Publishing .

Marissa Meyer lives in Tacoma, Washington, with her fiance and their two cats. Marissa enjoys road-tripping, wine-tasting, and hunting for priceless treasures at antique shops.