Auren's complete story
Begin with Gild and continue through all six novels in order.
Reading order
How to Read the Plated Prisoner Books
Read the six novels in numbered order, from Gild through Goldfinch. Auren's recovery, romance, and the political conflict continue directly from one book to the next.
Goldfinch is the published finale. This is an adult series rather than young adult fantasy, so families should review the content guidance before choosing it for a teen reader.
Sources: Raven Kennedy's official Plated Prisoner series page.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The author explicitly labels this series for readers 18 and older. Across the six books, her content notes identify explicit sexual content, non-consensual sex, mature language, emotional and physical abuse, manipulation, trauma, violence, gore, death, suicide, animal cruelty, grief, and pregnancy- and childbirth-related loss. The early books center on coercive control and Stockholm-syndrome dynamics before the story shifts toward recovery and a consensual romance.
Where to start
Where Should a New Reader Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
Book #1 · Chapter Book · 2020
Gild
A woman discovers the dark truth behind her golden cage and the king who holds her captive.
416 pages· 84,541 words
Paperback
Summary: In the snowy mountains of Orea, a woman is trapped in a castle, her life dictated by King Midas, the man who saved her. As political turmoil sends her across kingdoms, she unravels the truth about her captor and her own story. What secrets lie behind the golden facade, and can she reclaim her freedom? Discover a world of intrigue and betrayal where the myth of King Midas is retold through the eyes of the girl he turned to gold.
In reading order
The Plated Prisoner Series Series
6 books · Published 2020–2024
#1
Gild
Chapter Book · 2020
A woman discovers the dark truth behind her golden cage and the king who holds her captive.
#2
Sale price
$1999
Glint
Chapter Book · 2021
A captive must navigate a deadly game of power and betrayal to survive a brewing war.
#3
Sale price
$2374
Gleam
Chapter Book · 2021
Trapped in a kingdom of deceit, she must outwit sinister forces to reclaim her freedom.
#4
Sale price
$1797
Glow
Chapter Book · 2022
Defy a king, face the world. Will she rise or fall?
#5
Gold
Chapter Book · 2023
A woman defies fate to reunite with her love across realms.
#6
Sale price
$1797
Goldfinch
Chapter Book · 2024
A battle for freedom and love against a king's tyranny and ancient magic.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Plated Prisoner Series series?
There are 6 books in the Plated Prisoner Series series. It began with Gild in 2020, and the newest book, Goldfinch, was published in 2024.
What order should you read the Plated Prisoner Series books in?
Start with Gild and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.
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