The Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy is 5 books of dark romance that runs on dark and romantic. Spice ranges from 3/5 to 4/5 across the series, clocking in at 2,710 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Raven Kennedy intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, atmospheric Adult dark romance built around captive, gold touch, dark world. 352 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, romantic Adult dark romance built around captive, rescue, dark hero. 398 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, romantic Adult dark romance built around war, forbidden love, dark hero. 560 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, romantic Adult dark romance built around war, power, established couple. 680 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, dark Adult dark romance built around war, resolution, power. 720 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →Here is how the heat changes book by book.
Gild is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the dark energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Gild →Read the Plated Prisoner series in publication order: 1. Gild, 2. Glint, 3. Gleam, 4. Glow, and 1 more. This is the intended reading order by Raven Kennedy.
The Plated Prisoner series has 5 books totaling 2,710 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Plated Prisoner series averages 3.6/5 spice, with heat ranging from 3/5 to 4/5 across the series. The spice level changes as the series progresses — check the progression chart above.
The Plated Prisoner series is a dark romance series by Raven Kennedy with dark, romantic, epic vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Gild — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Gild breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.