One Dark Window
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This lush, dark fantasy debut delivers atmospheric world-building, witchy tarot-like magic, and a steamy romantic subthread. It’s a loose reimagination of the English folk ballad The Highwayman and reads like a timeless fable. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Naomi Novik, Hannah Whitten, and those that want a little spice in their gothic monster fantasy.
THE FANTASY BOOKTOK SENSATION! 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 kingdom–but the monster in her head isn’t 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 home–she 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 King’s own nephew, Captain of the Destriers…and guilty of high treason. He and Elspeth have until Solstice to gather twelve Providence Cards–the 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.
| Book Author | Rachel Gillig |
|---|---|
| Book Series | The Shepherd King |
| ISBN | 9780316312486 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Orbit |
| Publication Date | 09-15-2022 |
| Format | eBook |
| Pages | 336 |
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elizabeth.merritt (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this book as its unique idea of how magic can impact individuals. This book was very easy to get hook into and how the book is organized makes it easy to read and follow along with the characters. Though this story is told through the perspective of a 20-year-old woman, but you get also glimpses from another character’s perspective in the woman’s mind. I loved the idea of it, and it made me want to know more. The ending has stabbed me in the heart because now I have to wait to read the second book. I would highly recommended if you are looking for something that is feels dark but isn’t.