Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy

The Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy—comprising Gild, Glint, Gleam, Glow, and Gold—is a dark, seductive adult fantasy romance that reimagines the classic myth of King Midas.

The story centers on Auren, a young woman whose skin, hair, and entire body have been turned to solid gold by King Midas. Confined to a gilded cage in the sky castle of Highbell, Auren believes her confinement is a loving gesture of protection. She is deeply devoted to Midas, the man she thinks rescued her from a traumatic past. However, her fragile reality shatters when a political deal goes wrong and she is sent across icy lands as a bargaining chip, only to be captured by a rival army led by the terrifying and enigmatic Commander Rip.

Separated from Midas, Auren is forced to confront the dark reality of her life: she is not a cherished partner, but a brainwashed prisoner. As she navigates the dangerous politics of Orea and the legendary realm of the Fae, she discovers the terrifying truth about Midas’s power and her own dormant, formidable magic. Guided by newfound allies and a passionate, slow-burn romance with a powerful Fae king, Auren undergoes a grueling emotional transformation. She evolves from a submissive, golden bird in a cage into a fierce, wrathful woman determined to reclaim her agency, her body, and her ultimate freedom.