The Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy is a dark and mesmerizing fantasy inspired by the myth of King Midas. The author reimagines the classic legend into a modern tale of power, manipulation, and freedom. At its heart stands Auren, a girl with golden-touched skin, whose journey toward strength and independence has captivated readers worldwide.
This is the story of King Midas. Or that's what we're always told. The Golden King with his palace of riches and me, the girl he turned to gold. Upon the snowy mountains in the Sixth Kingdom of Orea, I'm locked away in Highbell Castle. It's for my safety, I'm told. Away from the dangers of the world below. No one can get in. Apart from him
For ten years, I lived in a gilded cage inside King Midas's golden castle. Now I'm the prisoner of the Fourth Kingdom's army, with no hope for escape. And behind all of my worries, there is Commander Rip: the renowned brutal warrior of Orea
I was told that being confined was to keep the bad out . . . Until i realized it was about keeping me in Midas made me forbidden and weak. Little did he know that I would find my voice which sings now. Something has ignited within me. Something dark. Something angry. Then comes King Ravinger. And the last thing I wanted was my heart to break. Can I fall in love when my fate hangs in the balance? One thing is for sure, I won't be caught in a cage again. This time, it'll be me setting the trap
I have burned down the court of King Midas and from those flames, I will rise and wield my own power. The problem is, the world won't let me. Because when you turn against a King - everyone turns against you. But with Slade by my side we will fight the monarchs that come for us. And if we need to become the villains, then so be it. Because as long as I live in this world, I won't be used again. I must be strong. I must be undefeatable. I will shine like the sun - and blind my enemies
Every end is also a beginning. I was going to die. If it weren't for Slade, I would have. But he ripped the world open for me and I went through it. To Annwyn. To home. Annwyn is the realm of the fae, a magical place full of beauty and danger. Here, I am known as Ly ri Ulvare - the golden one gone. And there are people in this world who want to keep me that way. But I am not that girl in the gilded cage anymore, and no one is going to use me again. Or stop me from finding my way back to Slade. I am my own woman. And I will find him. In this world, or the next.
PRE-ORDER THE FINAL CHAPTER IN THE EPIC ROMANTASY THAT HAS SOLD 3 MILLION COPIES WORLDWIDE. AUREN'S STORY ISN'T OVER YET. SHE WILL FLY. SHE WILL SOAR. War rages between Annwyn and Orea, but the fiercest battle is within me. Despite the attempts to strip me down, I am determined to win this internal fight. They’ve overlooked one crucial fact: the ancient magic of the pair bond. Two souls bound together can never truly be lost. Slade and I share a connection that transcends mere fate, and we will always find each other, in any life. The fae king seeks to destroy me, my heritage, and my memories. Yet, he underestimates me: gold bends, but stone breaks, and a Goldfinch does not fall. It flies. Praise for the series includes heartfelt testimonials from readers who have been deeply moved by the characters and the world. One reader expressed that the series has stolen their heart and breath, immersing them in a story that feels incredibly real, evoking a range of emotions from laughter to tears. Others have described it as gripping, enticing, and darkly romantic, emphasizing that it's an unputdownable read. Please note: This adult fantasy includes dark elements that may be triggering, such as violence, death, adult language, and explicit romance. It is intended for ages 18 and older. Read at your own discretion.