In a kingdom where girls are judged by the blood they shed, sixteen-year-old Deka expects the ritual that will decide her fate to confirm her worst fears. Instead, she discovers a hidden power that sets her apart and thrusts her into a brutal, myth-infused world of secrets, danger, and rebellion. Lyrical and fierce, The Gilded Ones is a gripping fantasy about identity, survival, and the cost of becoming a legend.