Serilda is an 18 year old girl who can weave a tale like no other. Inspired by her father she loves to tell her tales to the local school children who hang on her every word. But one night, during a Hunter's moon Serilda meets the Erlkind. He's the kind of guy nightmares are born from and as she distracts him with a tale she weaves a story about being able to turn straw into gold. During the next full moon, the king wants to see if she is a liar or a weaver of straw... but will I ever know??? Thanks NetGalley for giving me this wonderful sampler that has left me on edge to figure out with my imagination.

Gahhh I’d love the actual book now please! I’m hooked! I’m not familiar with the story of Rumpelstiltskin so this will be so fun to read!

Can't wait to read the full book. Great start and I was so disappointed it ended way too soon Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

I first fell in love with Marissa Meyer's writing in her Lunar Chronicles, and also with her novel Heartless. She just has such a gift for reimagining fairy and folk tales in such a unique way! This sampler of Gilded ended too soon (probably because I couldn't put it down!), and I can't wait to read the whole haunting revamped story of Rumpelstiltskin!

Thanks to Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, Feiwel & Friends for the gifted digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

Wow! While this was only a sampler.. it definitely left me begging for more. As soon as I started this story, I was entranced and before I knew it, the sample had ended. I literally cannot wait for this story to be released!! Marissa Meyer does it again!!

I would love to give this book a full and confident rating, but I only received the first 10 chapters on the read now. I love Marrissa Meyer and her Lunar Chronicles series! If this entire book were available, I would purchase it now. Please let me know when the book is available in its entirety and I'm sure it will receive a much higher rating and post a full review on Goodreads.

Also, I noticed another book's cover and name was pretty similar to this one while reading another person's review. It's also a fairy tale re-telling, only it's about Midas.

Gild (The Plated Prisoner #1) by Raven Kennedy

Gilded - EXTENDED SAMPLER!
by Marissa Meyer
Fractured fairytale based on Rumpelstiltskin. This story add s a number of references to Russian folk lore. The short sample brings the reader to the point of the deal to turn straw into gold an leaves the reader wanting to find out the next part of the story. I love how Marissa Meyer weaves folklore into her fantasy story, she has a seamless way bringing life to the old stories.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this sampler!

I am captivated! This sampler was successful in catching my attention and making me want more in the book. I loved Serilda and her talent for spinning stories... which ultimately gets her in trouble! She is going to be a wonderful main character who is strong, brave and kind.

We got a lot of insight into the world and magic... which I loved. Serilda lives with her father and they are struggling (like everyone else) to survive in this world with little money but tons of love for each other. I only spent a little bit of time at "home" with Serilda but I loved her relationship with her father.

And now, to the Erlking... he is bad. Like, kills for sport and puts heads on walls as a trophy. But am I intrigued and wondering if he is the love interest? I can't say no...

And on the VERY last page, we get a glimpse into more magic and a new character... which I am ecstatic for!

Cannot wait to continue this book upon release.

Gilded is a retelling of Rumplestiltskin in a new point of view. The point of view is from Serilda who is an amazing story telling. Which a lot times it gets her into trouble. She gets it from her dad, telling these amazing stories and beleiving in lore. She tells it to the local children. While the story of the Erlking partially tells true. At night there is a hunt for unique creatures. Well Serilda tells a wild tale about spinning straw into gold which peaks interest. Is it a story or truth? The writing is amazing, the story is descriptive and keeps you on your toes. Strong women character and it teaches you not to lie.

This is Gilded Extended I don't know if that includes the whole story. I'm really wondering what happens. Hooked line sinker.

Arc was given to me by netgalley in exchange for an honest review

I read this sample and COULD NOT put it down. I was so intrigued by the rumpelstiltskin combination with what felt like maybe beauty and the beast. I am so hung up on how the sample ended and now cannot wait to read the full book! There is definitely some suspense built and I can’t wait.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this sampler!

I was feeling blocked and had no interest in reading. Then I picked up this sampler of Gilded by Marissa Meyer and now I won’t know rest until I get the rest.

Serilda loves to tell stories. They are not lies, though some townsfolk think otherwise. Sometimes she doesn’t even know what she’s going to say until it has been said. And when she runs into two moss maidens being chased by the wild hunt, she decides to help them and lies to the Erlking, leader of the hunt. A month later, the wild hunt is due to ride again, and she is summoned. The Erlking suspects she has lied and wants her head as a trophy if she cannot prove what she said. Why, oh why did she have to say she could spin straw into gold?

Okay, so I was IMMEDIATELY pulled into this story. Meyer is an incredible writer with a damn gift for this kind of retelling. If you hadn’t already guessed (or read another summary), it’s a Rumplestiltskin retelling. And there aren’t many around, so I’m PSYCHED for the rest of this one. This sample gets a 5/5 from me. Can’t wait for the next part.

I was given a 10 chapter sample on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Before rereading the sample, I had never read any of Marissa Mayer's books. I was originally drawn in because of the cover. The golden cage with the castle in the bottom and eyes in background was amazing. I knew as soon as I seen it, it would be proudly displayed on my bookshelf.

The actually book left me a little confused. I was two chapters in and I felt like I somehow missed something important. I started from the beginning again just to make sure I really didn't miss something. When I got to chapter 10, I still felt like I was missing something.

The world building and character development was lacking. There is so much potential in the plot, I feel like it was a miss opportunity. I'm hoping that as the book continues, the world building will get better and we will get to know and connect to the characters.

Overall, the book has real potential and I am looking forward to finishing the book.

I have a love/hate relationship with samplers - I love getting access to a book I am highly anticipating, however it is only a bite rather than the whole meal and this is one of my most anticipated titles of 2021. I was a huge fan of Meyer's Lunar Chronicles series, so when I heard about the forthcoming Rumpelstiltskin retelling I was extremely excited. This extended sampler included the first ten chapters of the novel. I took my lunch break to read it and I cannot wait for the rest of the book - November has never seemed so far away! The story introduces the reader to Serilda, the daughter of the town miller who is known for the stories she tells the village children. When she spins a story for the Erlking during the Wild Hunt, she finds herself invited to his castle to spin gold or face the death of her in her father. Just when she is at the depths of despair in the dungeon, a young man shows up and. . . that's the end of the extended sampler. I am intrigued by Serilda's backstory as well as the immortal Erlking. It is too early to tell who will be Serilda's ultimate antagonist will be, but I look forward to finding out.

I am a huge fan of the Lunar Chronicles and the creative retellings of familiar fairy tales, and this extended sampler of Gilded did not disappoint! The main character, Serilda, is definitely not perfect, but is someone you want to root for in spite of, or perhaps because of, her flaws. I think the pacing of the first ten chapters was great, introducing this new world and setting the stage for the rest of the story. I can’t wait to read the rest!

Ok, I’m sufficiently intrigued! I love a strong, slightly silly heroine and a dark retelling of a fairytale. Looking forward to picking up a copy but wishing I didn’t have to wait so long.

Marissa Meyer has done it again! Loved this sneak peak! It was so good, and I can't wait for the book to be released. Retold fairy tales are one of my favorite genres, and Meyer does it so well. Can't wait to see where she takes this.

Gilded was an intriguing look into Marissa Meyer’s new book! I love the story of Rumpelstiltskin, so I immediately jumped at the chance to read this extended sampler. The world within is magical and dangerous. It follows Serilda as she gains a reputation for a storyteller. The only problem is, no one believes her when she meets the Erlking one night. Serilda is in deep trouble when put to the test about whether she can truly spin straw into gold. I was very interested to see what would happen next with the boy she summoned! This story seems like it draws on classic aspects of well-known fairytales, but with an attention to detail and characters that can only come from Marissa Meyer. I will definitely look forward to Gilded releasing this fall! Gilded releases November 2, 2021. Thank you to Marissa Meyer, Feiwel & Friends, and Netgalley for a free extended chapter sampler in exchange for honest feedback.

OMG! When queen of retellings decided to write about Rumpelstilskin, only thing you can do is clapping, hurraying this decision and getting extremely exciting about this book!

I didn’t simply read 64 pages of this extended sampler of the book! I just devoured it! It was the happiest 28 minutes of my life! But when it ends with magical cliffhanger: two characters’ meeting at a dungeon in extremely difficult circumstances, the only thing I achieved was scream-crying; because I needed more, I wanted more, I literally craved more!

This is fascinating start of legendary retelling! I think this has great potential to be my favorite fantasy book of the year! I cannot wait to read the rest of it!

So many thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group/ Feiwell& Friends for sharing this extended sampler with me in exchange my very honest opinions.

Upon seeing that Marissa Meyer’s new book would available for preview, I was absolutely sold. Her books have a special place in my heart and I couldn’t be more excited for a chance at a sneak peek!

The premise takes a spin on a classic fairytale (as do most of her books): Rumpelstiltskin. It incorporates various elements from German mythology which I found to be very interesting and really takes the inspiration for this book back to its roots.

Meyer also introduces an exciting new fantasy world which I can’t wait to explore when the book officially debuts! My sole hang-up is probably the main character, Serilda, who, to me, seems a little too naive? As the preview was only a small portion of the book, I’m hoping she will undergo some rigorous character development.

Overall, this is a promising new book and I would definitely recommend picking up a copy when it comes out!

I received an extended sampler on NetGalley for review.

Wasn't really sure where else to post it since there's not a "book" listed for the exact one yet.

We meet Serilda, a girl of 18, cursed or blessed by the God of Lies, giving the pupils of her eyes the look of having gold spokes. Because of this curse or blessing, you can never tell with gods- she tells wild stories, which get more elaborate with each retelling. Although some of them begin with a kernel of truth, buried beneath.
But one night she is awakened by the Wild Hunt of the Erlking who is hunting the creatures of the forest. Aiding two of them in refuge, she accidentally comes face to face with the Erlking himself and fibs to cover her story of why she is foolish enough to be outside at night.

Not fooling anyone, and knowing what he was robbed of he comes to collect her, declaring she hold up to her claims, or forfeit her life.

There were 10 chapters in this, they moved fairly quickly. And a certain magic boy shows up right in our 10th chapter to clearly strike a bargain, or just to mess with the Erlking. I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes. Serilda is smart, quick to adapt and because of her gift, very good with convincing words.