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  • The Gilded Cage

  • The Prison Healer Series, Book 2
  • By: Lynette Noni
  • Narrated by: Jeanette Illidge
  • Length: 16 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (388 ratings)

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The Gilded Cage

By: Lynette Noni
Narrated by: Jeanette Illidge
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Publisher's summary

Kiva trades one cage for another when she leaves behind a deadly prison for a deceptive palace in this dark and dangerous sequel to The Prison Healer, which Sarah J. Maas called "a must-read."

Kiva Meridan is a survivor.

She survived not only Zalindov prison, but also the deadly Trial by Ordeal. Now Kiva’s purpose goes beyond survival to vengeance. For the past ten years, her only goal was to reunite with her family and destroy the people responsible for ruining their lives. But now that she has escaped Zalindov, her mission has become more complicated than ever.

As Kiva settles into her new life in the capital, she discovers she wasn’t the only one who suffered while she was in Zalindov—her siblings and their beliefs have changed too. Soon it’s not just her enemies she’s keeping secrets from, but her own family as well.

Outside the city walls, tensions are brewing from the rebels, along with whispers of a growing threat from the northern kingdoms. Kiva’s allegiances are more important than ever, but she’s beginning to question where they truly lie. To survive this time, she’ll have to navigate a complicated web of lies before both sides of the battle turn against her and she loses everything.

©2021 Lynette Noni (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

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Disappointed in Main Character

I enjoyed the first book although it dragged a bit in the middle. Loved the way that this book started but Kiva became willfully naive. I can’t imagine someone who survived 10yrs in a prison would be this trusting of every person around her. The frustration her actions makes me question if I’ll finish the series.

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This series is everything

I can't even describe how much I love this series and urge everyone to read it as soon as possible.

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!!!!!amazing!!!!!!

This was a fantastic book! Definitely enhances the story from the first book and the pacing was great! My heart is in my throat with the ending! I have to get the third book…. Like right now!

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to say I was hooked is an understatement

the narrative is engaging. love the characters so much and was anxiously awaiting the reveal at the end.

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Amazing!

This sequel was just as awesome as book one. Can’t wait to start the next one.

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2nd book better

The first book was slow til about half to 2/3rds in. But I’m glad I persisted. This one was good all the way through. Lots of plot twists. Kept my attention.

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Why is Jaren the only one in his family without a British accent?

Story is good for a YA series. Easily listening. In the first book Jaren has a slight southern accent and now it’s a classic American accent but all of his family members have some version of a British accent. Wish there was continuity with the accents

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Engaging and Intriguing

The second book in the Prison Healer trilogy, The Gilded Cage, was engaging and kept me on my toes a bit while listening. I enjoyed it but found it slightly more predictable than the first book. While I did not know exactly what the twists would be, the back and forth within the story made this book a little easier to predict or make assumptions about, whereas with The Prison Healer, I didn’t anticipate the final twist at the end at all! I really enjoy this world and this story so far and look forward to seeing what the next installment brings!

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Even better than the first book!

Absolutely mind blowing. I thought the first book was good, but this one? 10/10 will be telling everyone to pick up these books.

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really enjoyed this series!

This wonderful, binge worthy series' target audience is young teens based on issues addressed and the naivety of the MC's decision-making skills, but very
enjoyable for all ages.

I love when you as the reader can feel the emotions of characters and the angst in the situation.

I really enjoyed the storyline and supporting characters.

The content is simular to Sabaa Tahir, Victoria Aveyard, Sarah Maas and Bridget Baker's popular series.

The audiobook narrator is great too.

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