Characters in The Gilded Cage

Kiva Meridan

A prison healer turned fugitive princess, torn between the rebel siblings who want her help reclaiming the throne and the crown prince she has come to love.

Also in The Prison Healer, The Blood Traitor

Torell Meridan

Kiva's estranged brother, reluctantly leading the rebellion alongside Zuleeka and one of the few siblings who genuinely cares for her.

Jaren (The Prison Healer)

Crown prince of Evalon and elemental mage who helped Kiva escape Zalindov; her growing feelings for him complicate her loyalties.

Also in The Prison Healer

Naari

Jaren's watchful personal guard and Kiva's ally, having escaped Zalindov alongside them.

Also in The Prison Healer, The Blood Traitor

Tipp

Kiva's young friend from Zalindov who escaped with her and remains fiercely loyal.

Also in The Prison Healer, The Blood Traitor

Zuleeka Corentine

Kiva's estranged elder sister and a leader of the rebel movement, wielding dark magic taught by their mother.