One example being the members amongst the long history of the revered Equals composed family trees. James has created a large amount of back history too for the Dark Gift's trilogy that is hauntingly similar to our own. Essentially, ten years of their lives where they work for the state in terrible conditions, for no money and during these times they have no rights and aren't even seen as real people any longer. Everyone lacking Skill is controlled and for ten years of their lives have to work their 'Slave Days'. The Equals are the ruling aristocrat elite here as they are born with the magic of Skill, they are the celebrities and they run the nation. This created world is a mix of Dickensian Britain (with slave towns) and modern Britain (with computer consoles and C-pop music). Gilded Cage is set in a dystopian, totalitarian alternative United Kingdom where certain individuals are born with the power of Skill. I received an ARC of Gilded Cage from NetGalley and I would like to thank Vic James and Del Rey Books. "The historical parallels are too delicious to ignore. "Beautifully characterised and compellingly plotted, Gilded Cage is an impressive debut" Guardian "An absorbing first installment that presages an intriguing new fantasy series." Kirkus
Is there a better way - or will a dangerous young aristocrat remake the world with his dark gifts? No one is safe and none will emerge unscathed. They'll become entangled in acts of savagery and magic, as nobles vie for power.
But the siblings must choose sides as Britain moves from anger to defiance. Abi will navigate the malice of a high-born estate, and find an unlikely love. Luke will dream of rebellion in a barbaric factory town. But they'll be separated to do their slavedays - a decade of labour demanded by law, enforced by a magically-skilled aristocracy. He's expecting nothing more sinister than exams, while his sister Abi anticipates university.
One glorious summer, Luke's family is torn apart. "The most intriguing political fantasy premise since The Hunger Games. "Twists and turns make this hard to set down" Booklist A thrilling Orwellian vision of Britain, with a rebellious Hunger Games heart, Gilded Cage is the astonishing debut novel from Vic James, and the first title in her electrifying The Dark Gifts Trilogy.
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