One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

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For fans of Uprooted and For the Wolf comes a dark, lushly gothic fantasy about a maiden who must unleash the monster within to save her kingdombut the monster in her head isnt the only threat lurking. Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her. Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom she calls homeshe needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic. When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, her life takes a drastic turn. Thrust into a world of shadow and deception, she joins a dangerous quest to cure the kingdom of the dark magic infecting it. Except the highwayman just so happens to be the Kings own nephew, Captain of the Destriersand guilty of high treason. He and Elspeth have until Solstice to gather twelve Providence Cardsthe keys to the cure. But as the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet the Nightmare is slowly, darkly, taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him.

  • Product Features

    • Author - Rachel Gillig
    • Publisher - Orbit
    • Publication Date - 09-27-2022
    • Page Count - 432
    • Paperback
    • Adult
    • Science Fiction & Fantasy
    • Product Dimensions - 5.4 W x 8.2 H x 1.2 D
    • ISBN-13 - 9780316312486

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  • The novel features a captivating fantasy world with a unique and well-developed magic system.
  • The main characters, Elspeth and Ravyn, are praised for their depth and complexity, with their relationship dynamic being a particular highlight.
  • The fast-paced plot is filled with twists and turns, and the writing is described as beautifully crafted, making the story easy to follow and hard to put down.
  • Reviewers unanimously recommend this debut novel for its ability to captivate, entertain, and leave a lasting impression.
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I-love-food
1 month ago

Amazing book

I loved this book the beginning was a little slow but once you get into it you won’t be turning the pages fast enough. The ending was so good I had to get the second book immediately

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Britt’s Book Box
3 months ago

Your Next Gothic Fantasy

I will never stop recommending this book. A great gothic fantasy novel set in a cursed kingdom where magic is both powerful and dangerous. The unique card-based magic system and eerie forest setting created a tense and immersive mood. I was kept engaged through its slow-burn suspense. I’m so excited to read Two Twisted Crowns!

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LBC1120
4 months ago
from Charleston SC

soooo good

This one took me by surprise. I loved the unique magic system and the plot. I feel in love with the characters, especially with Jespyr. Such a fantastic read.

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LilaB
7 months ago
from MD

Incredible magic system

This book took me a little bit to get into, and it is basically as creepy as I can go, but I ended up loving it! Elspeth is a fantastic FMC who has to hide many truths about herself in a world where being infected is a death sentence. She has a strange magic she doesn't understand and a nightmare living in her head. Raevyn, the Captain of the Destriers, also has many secrets, and is a great morally gray MMC. I also really liked the magic system; it was very cool and different from anything else I've read!

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FoxNCrowe
10 months ago

Magic, terrible, wonderful, delightful, addicting

Hooked within 2 pages. I smiled, I laughed out loud, I felt rage, and sadness. I honestly didn't think I'd love this like I do, and every moment lost in the pages dug into the depths of being, leaving me craving more

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Lesa D.
1 year ago

A Must Read!

I could not put this book down. It has been a long time since I've been sucked into a storyline that I didn't want to leave! Well written with characters you cry and cheer for, this is a must read for Fantasy genre readers!

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Cozyreaders35
1 year ago
from Spokane Washington

Loved this book!!

I read this in 3 days. The writing is beautifully done, it’s easy to follow this great story. I would 100% recommend

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Ms.Hunt
2 years ago
from Phoenix, AZ

Desperately Disappointing

I cannot believe how many people gave this a five star review... I like the "vibe" of the book and I see what the author was going for in terms of tone. The amount of exposition is not nearly enough to form a genuine attachment to the characters. Speaking of characters, it was hard for me to form any type of emotional connection to them. Any exposition or information about them was told explicitly. There are some moments where I could tell they were supposed to be "hard hitting" but the characters were so flat that I actually did not care. There's so much more wrong with this book, but on the upside I got to learn a bunch of tree names.

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