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Glint

by Raven Kennedy

🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate·spoiler·The Plated Prisoner #2·✓ Series Complete
Available on Kindle Unlimited

Why Read This?

A cathartic journey of a survivor finding her hidden strength and fury, wrapped in a slow-burn romance thick with deception and desire.

Synopsis

For ten years, I’ve lived in a gilded cage inside King Midas’s golden castle. But one night changed everything. Now I’m here, a prisoner of Fourth Kingdom’s army, and I’m not sure if I’m going to make it out of this in one piece. They’re marching to battle, and I’m the bargaining chip that will either douse the fire or spark a war. At the heart of my fear, my worry, there’s him—Commander Rip. Known for his brutality on the battlefield, his viciousness is unsurpassed. But I know the truth about what he is. Fae. The betrayers. The murderers. The ones who nearly destroyed Orea, wiping out Seventh Kingdom in the process. Rip has power sizzling beneath this skin and glinting spikes down his spine. But his eyes—his eyes are the most compelling of all. When he turns those black eyes on me, I feel captive for an entirely different reason. I may be out of my cage, but I’m not free, not even close. In the game of kings and armies, I’m the gilded pawn. The question is, can I out maneuver them? This is the captivating second book of The Plated Prisoner series. It’s an adult epic fantasy story blending romance, intrigue, and beautiful imagery. Return to the seductive story of magic inspired by the myth of King Midas, and get caught up in the world of Orea. Please note: There is explicit language and romance in this book, not suitable for those under the age of 18.

At a Glance

4.15 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingslow burn
Energymedium

Top Tropes

captive romanceforced proximityhidden identitymilitary romancesecret relationship

Mood

angstymysteriousintensedarkbrooding

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.15 ★

Page Count

479 pages

Published

2021

Primary Genre

Romantasy

Pairing

M/F

POV

First Person

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Anthony Palmini|Lilly Drake

Narrator Count

Dual

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

Mood

Writing Style

atmosphericemotionalimmersivedark

Story Pacing

medium

Emotional Weight

heavy

Energy Required

medium

Vibes

A dark, brooding captivity narrative where gilded illusions shatter amidst military camp tension and morally gray obsession.

Characters

FMC Archetype

princess (literal)damaged survivormorally gray

MMC Archetype

morally graytortured soul

Relationship Dynamics

power imbalanceenemies to loversslow burnforbidden lovemutual piningimmortal x mortal

Spice Details 🌶️

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Spice Level 3

Spice Style

intense / passionateslow / sensualanimalistic / primal

Getting Steamy

None

Bringing the Heat

None
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World & Setting

World Type

high fantasy

Primary Setting

military camproyal court / palace

Fantasy Creatures

Reading Context

Emotional Payoff

Best Time of Year

autumn

When & Where to Read

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