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chanlo1994's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Child death, Infidelity, and Vomit
eedle_cacleberry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Confinement and Emotional abuse
sxndaze's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
My darling, you’ve always had a choice.
an incredible sequel and an incredible duology. the mutilple povs give us so much more to digest and understand and while it took me a bit to get into elm’s story (not him though as i do adore his character), it comes together beautifully in the end.
everything is wrapped up beautifully and maybe too neatly, but im a sucker for happy endings and don’t crave angst too much.
the nightmare is my favourite and his banter with everyone is fantastic.
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, and Violence
Minor: Child death and Alcohol
bethann_coleates's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
oxfordcommas91's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
miss_berry315's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
Don't yield. Don't. Fucking. Yield.
I can't express how much I love this book and this duology.
I laughed, I cried, I had my heart filled with hope, and joy, and love, and then had it ripped out and stomped on repeatedly before it was picked up again and healed.
I could go on forever about how wonderful these characters are, and how beautifully they fit into such an amazing and perfectly done story.
These are characters I will hold close to my heart forever.
Graphic: Blood, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
boba_nbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Sometimes the completion of a duology is a letdown. But that can absolutely not be said about Two Twisted Crowns.
The sequel to One Dark Window picks up right where we left off. Elspeth, Ravyn, and Elm collected almost all of the twelve Providence Cards, and they're relying heavily on the voice in Elspeth's head to find one card that has never been seen: the Twin Alders. They must complete the task before Solstice when it would be too late to save those who have been infected.
This novel gives us 4 POVs--Elspeth, Ravyn, Elm, and the Nightmare--which allows readers a greater view of the world as Ravyn, Elspeth, and the Nightmare have to split up from Elm early on. I loved seeing Elm's relationship with himself and with Elspeth's cousin, Ione, blossom as he finds out who he is apart from Ravyn.
I was so sad to leave this creepy and wonderful world, but the ending left me fully satisfied and craving more of Gillig's writing. I highly recommend this duology to fans of dark fantasy, unique magic systems, and horror ~lite.~
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Confinement, Sexual content, and Torture
Minor: Alcoholism, Child death, and Cursing
moonchild_cos's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, and Sexual harassment
barbarianmissy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
What a great ending. The twists and turns and stress were all SO FUN. I loved how the author kept the running theme of balance and the cyclical nature of history while only revealing the true story of it bit by bit. TWAS COOL AS SHIT.
I very much enjoyed this duology and the world and magic of Blunder!
Elm and Ione were most def my favourite characters, as well as the Nightmare, of course. I was pissy with him for a bit there but loved him again by the end.
OVERALL I LIKED IT A LOT!
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
lizzyspooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I cared for the side characters in book one and was able to love them in book two. Not having to question whether the main characters were going to remain steadfast after all they endured and instead get to watch them grow and learn from each other while the side characters get their own storyline? Flawless. Give me more choice fantasy reads like this. 👏🏼🫶🏼
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Blood, and Alcohol