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A review by krissp
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
4.0
I messed up by not giving this book a chance sooner. It didn’t seem like something I’d enjoy, however I decided I’d just read a sample to see what was up. That sample turned into me devouring this book every moment of spare time I had.
The magical card concept sounded dumb to me honestly when it was described to me by other readers - I was thinking some Yugioh type vibe. But when actually reading the book it makes sense and is a refreshing, new take on magic systems I haven’t seen before. I loved the dark undertones throughout the book.
My only “dislikes” were I wish romance had been a larger plot point, especially the fake dating trope, I prefer slow burns. I also thought the same descriptions were over used, and there were many times that a word was used multiple occasions in the same sentence.
None of those dislikes take away from how good the book was though, just personal preferences.
The magical card concept sounded dumb to me honestly when it was described to me by other readers - I was thinking some Yugioh type vibe. But when actually reading the book it makes sense and is a refreshing, new take on magic systems I haven’t seen before. I loved the dark undertones throughout the book.
My only “dislikes” were I wish romance had been a larger plot point, especially the fake dating trope, I prefer slow burns. I also thought the same descriptions were over used, and there were many times that a word was used multiple occasions in the same sentence.
None of those dislikes take away from how good the book was though, just personal preferences.