The Plated Prisoner set

This adult fantasy series follows Auren, a woman turned to gold and kept in a gilded cage by the powerful King Midas. After ten years of isolation, she is forced out of the castle and into a treacherous journey across the kingdoms of Orea, where she discovers the truth about Midas's manipulation. As she navigates political intrigue and war, Auren must learn to harness her own unique magic and reclaim her freedom.