Genre-
Fantasy | Romance | New Releases | Fantasy Romance | Top Rated | Fiction | Urban Fantasy
Audiobook Summary-
Gleam by Raven Kennedy is a dark fantasy romance that is an engaging continuation of The Plated Prisoner series with strong themes of transformation, betrayal, and empowerment. In this third book, Auren returns to the court of King Midas, no longer the innocent and subservient girl he used to control. Empowered with knowledge of his manipulation and her burgeoning sense of self, Auren starts looking through the golden cage he created for her. With court politics escalating and life-and-death plots taking shape, Auren must maneuver deadly games of power without anyone suspecting her developing talents and friendships. Her bond with Commander Rip intensifies, testing her emotionally and presenting the possibility of a future where she gets to make her own decisions. Gleam explores Auren's inner turmoil as she grapples with the residual hold of trauma and the influence of emerging power. The book weaves together court politics, romantic tension, and Auren's strong transformation from one who uses gold as a shield. As mysteries are stripped away and loyalties are tried, Gleam creates the backdrop for a climactic revolt, demonstrating that power does not come from ownership but from regaining control. This novel is a turning point in the series, cementing Auren as a force to be reckoned with who can rewrite her destiny.