Namina Forna
1 series 2 books in order
3 awards & honors
Namina Forna is a Sierra Leonean American author of young adult fiction and a screenwriter. Her debut novel The Gilded Ones was published in February 2021 and quickly entered the New York Times and Indie Bestseller lists. She was born in 1987.
- Born
- 1987
- Known for
- The Deathless
Series by Namina Forna
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Buy on Amazon2021 · Namina Forna · 🏆 3 awards & honors
Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in fear and anticipation of the blood ceremony that will determine whether she becomes a member of her village, praying…
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2022 · Namina Forna
The Merciless Ones is a 2022 young adult fantasy novel by Namina Forna. It follows Deka, a character who resists the rigid societal norms in a world…
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The Gilded Ones #3: The Eternal Ones
2024
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…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Namina Forna written?
We list 2 books by Namina Forna across 1 series, published between 2021–2024 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Namina Forna's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Gilded Ones.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Namina Forna's books?
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Awards & honors
The Gilded Ones
- South Carolina Children's Book Award
- Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices
- Chicago Public Library Best Books
Honors as recorded by the publisher for Namina Forna’s books. Wording is the awarding body’s own — a nomination is listed as a nomination, never as a win.
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.
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