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Gilded Cage by C. Lymari | Book Review

Dec. 10, 2021

Dark Romance for me is sometimes not my jam but this one was certainly worth the read. I loved this! It had an opulence to it that drew me in from the very first page.

Gilded Cage by C. Lymari | Book Reviewfive-stars
Gilded Cage by C. Lymari
Genres: Dark Romance

It all started with a kiss, something docile and sweet. It all ended with blood, murder and scars.

Once upon a time there was a girl with hair like gold. She was subjected to the cruel of this world.

For she was no princess, but a mere pawn, her beauty something others sought.

In this world she didn’t know who to trust, because to the cruel prince she didn’t want to belong.

This made her callous and cold. The once nice girl turned into a monster on her own.

So she struck a deal with an unsuspecting knight—but they spoke in riddles, deceit and lies.

Because not everything that glitters is gold sometimes it’s something much worse...

***Author's Note***
This is a dark romance. If you've read me before you know the deal, and if you have not this book is full of triggering content.

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Aspen was born into a world where lies and deceit are like currency. Her parents used her from the moment they realized they could profit from her beauty. So when the chance to gain her freedom comes around she takes it without a second glance. The only problem is she ends up betraying the boy who loves her.

Mason was born into the same world the only difference is he’s the master of the house while Aspen is on the lowest rung. didn’t matter to Mason and her betrayal cuts him deep. When he climbs his way out that betrayal he is ready to make everyone pay starting with Aspen.

This retelling is part of the twisted tales collection and is set in an imaginary world. However, it could easily be set in today’s world. It is the fairy tale we all know without the glossed over view of childhood. Life is cruel and those who we love betray us in the worst possible ways. Yet from that could come the love of lifetime.

I enjoyed every moment of this book. From the first page to the last I was drawn in. The writing is so good and the characters are pretty matched. I loved that they stayed true to themselves above all else.

five-stars

About C. Lymari

Claudia lives in the Chicagoland suburbs, and when she’s not busy chasing after her adorable little spawn, she’s fighting with the characters in her head. After not being able to keep up with them, she decided enough was enough and wrote her first novel. C. Lymari writes both sweet and dark romances that will give you all the feels. Her other talents include binge watching shows on Netflix and eating all kinds of chips.

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  1. Adriane says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:28 pm

    Dark? Yes. But I am really intrigued – I don’t think I’ve read anything like this

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  2. Eva Millien says

    December 10, 2021 at 9:30 pm

    It’s not usually my deal either but it does sound like it could be a good one for me! Thanks for shairng your reveiw! Have a magical holiday season!

    Reply
  3. Bea LaRocca says

    December 10, 2021 at 10:28 pm

    Thank you for sharing your awesome review of this book, this sounds like a thrilling read, a must read for me

    Reply
    • Barrie says

      December 11, 2021 at 12:44 am

      This sounds like a great read! I Love a good dark read.

      Reply
  4. Hannah says

    December 11, 2021 at 7:20 am

    I would not typically read this kind of book, but it does sound interesting.

    Reply
  5. heather says

    December 11, 2021 at 4:15 pm

    This sounds super good I love a twisted storyline. I love the cover of this one and would love to read it thanks for sharing this review.

    Reply
  6. Antoinette M says

    December 11, 2021 at 8:54 pm

    Sounds thrilling, but not my usual read. Thanks for the review.

    Reply
  7. Vesta Mason says

    December 11, 2021 at 9:07 pm

    Sounds like a great read! I love it when a book draws you in from the first pag

    Reply
  8. Vesta Mason says

    December 11, 2021 at 9:08 pm

    Sounds like a great read! I love it when a book draws you in from the first page! Thank you for your review.

    Reply
  9. LeonieT says

    December 12, 2021 at 8:35 am

    Love dark romance and this book sounds great!

    Reply
  10. Judy Thomas says

    December 12, 2021 at 9:44 pm

    I think it is time I read a dark romance. Great review,it sounds like a page turner!

    Reply
  11. Athena Graeme says

    December 13, 2021 at 1:02 am

    That is brutally dark, I love it! I can’t wait.

    Reply
  12. Maria Malaveci says

    December 13, 2021 at 9:48 am

    I love Dark Romance!!! ♥

    Reply
  13. Kelly Kimmell says

    December 14, 2021 at 4:07 pm

    This isn’t normally the genre that I enjoy but it does seem interesting.

    Reply
  14. Nidhi C says

    December 14, 2021 at 11:57 pm

    Thanks for sharing the awesome review of this book. Can’t wait to read it.

    Reply
  15. bn100 says

    December 15, 2021 at 9:57 pm

    nice review

    Reply
  16. Chelsea B says

    December 17, 2021 at 10:18 pm

    Love a good book that hooks you from the beginning!

    Reply
  17. Jeanna Massman says

    December 19, 2021 at 10:14 am

    Aspen and Mason sound like amazing, well developed characters. It would be interesting to see how they resolve the complications in their relationship.

    Reply
  18. Melanie B says

    December 19, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    Premise sounds interesting, I like the cover.

    Reply
  19. Linda says

    December 20, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    I don’t read much dark romance, but since you give this 5 stars, I could try it.

    Reply
  20. Sandra Dufoe says

    December 21, 2021 at 8:56 am

    I don’t normally read Dark Romance but this story sounds interesting might check it out.

    Reply
  21. Piroska says

    December 21, 2021 at 4:33 pm

    This book sounds very intriguing. I love the cover!

    Reply
  22. Jen L says

    December 21, 2021 at 5:35 pm

    Sounds like a fantastic read

    Reply
  23. Jeryl M. says

    December 21, 2021 at 10:44 pm

    Sounds like a good book.

    Reply
  24. Rochelle Haynes says

    December 31, 2021 at 1:04 am

    Sounds good to me love to read this

    Reply
  25. Dean Boehle says

    January 4, 2022 at 11:39 am

    I have never read something that keeps you on your toes as much as this one.

    Reply
  26. Jenny Ham says

    January 4, 2022 at 7:28 pm

    Thanks for a clip and review of the bookd. Sounds like a good one.

    Reply
  27. Megan Allen says

    January 9, 2022 at 11:24 pm

    I do enjoy dark romance and can’t wait to read this one!

    Reply
  28. Marisela Zuniga says

    January 10, 2022 at 3:15 pm

    I enjoyed your review, this sounds really good

    Reply
  29. Phyllis Huebbe says

    February 6, 2022 at 4:10 pm

    Story line seems promising, love the cover

    Reply
  30. Shirley O says

    February 24, 2022 at 2:31 pm

    It does sound like an interesting read.

    Reply
  31. Phyllis Huebbe says

    March 8, 2022 at 12:20 pm

    Not sure if this book is for me but thanks for the review

    Reply
  32. Brittany Gilley says

    March 10, 2022 at 10:03 am

    sounds right up my alley

    Reply
  33. Erin Ellis says

    April 7, 2022 at 8:41 am

    I’m adding this one to my list! A dark romance is always fun!

    Reply
  34. Phyllis Huebbe says

    April 9, 2022 at 2:10 pm

    Could be interesting to read

    Reply
  35. Phyllis Huebbe says

    May 24, 2022 at 1:36 pm

    Not usually my type of book but it does sound intriguing.

    Reply
  36. Nichole says

    May 30, 2022 at 1:32 pm

    I’m not usually a dark romance reader either but this book does sound intriguing. Thank you for the great review.

    Reply
  37. Phyllis Huebbe says

    July 21, 2022 at 12:30 pm

    I don’t usually read this kind of book but it does sound intriguing.

    Reply
  38. Adriane says

    January 12, 2023 at 7:37 pm

    I haven’t read this type of book – after reading the review I’m intrigued

    Reply

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