The Eternal Ones
The dazzling finale to the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling Gilded Ones series. One girl holds the power to defeat the gods—but can she become one?
Mere weeks after confronting the Gilded Ones—the false beings she once believed to be her family—Deka is on the hunt. In order to kill the gods, whose ravenous competition for power is bleeding Otera dry, she must uncover the source of her divinity. But with her mortal body on the verge of ruin, Deka is running out of time—to save herself and an empire that’s tearing itself apart at its seams.
When Deka’s search leads her and her friends to the edge of the world as they know it, they discover an astonishing new realm, one which holds the key to Deka’s past. Yet it also illuminates a devastating decision she must soon make…
Choose to be reborn as a god, losing everyone she loves in the process. Or bring about the end of the world.
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Namina Forna
Namina Forna is a writer whose work pulses with the energy of her diverse cultural background and the rich stories that come with it. Born in Sierra Leone and raised in the United States, her perspective on the world is as layered as the tales she spins. Forna’s voice emerges as a unique force in young adult fantasy, weaving elements of African folklore and mythology into epic narratives that captivate readers with both their complexity and their emotional depth.
Her debut novel, The Gilded Ones, introduces readers to a society where women are revered for their strength and feared for their power, offering a compelling blend of adventure, rebellion, and identity. This book, and the series that follows, dives into themes of agency, self-discovery, and societal expectations, all set against a backdrop of rich, magical realism. Forna’s writing touches on the darker, more difficult realities of life, yet it's always filled with hope and the resilience of her protagonists.
Deathless
Deathless consists of three books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
