A review by toweroftheunread
Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • 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

This one. THIS ONE. This book (and the duology, in general) being underrated is an understatement of the century! 
5 *, no thoughts, no comments, no additions or edits. 
As the young kids say, it ate and left no crumbs. It was absolute perfection and written immaculately. I cried as I read the last words. I'm sad it's over. So happy it happened. 
I love to read something that is different, but not tooooo far out of my wheelhouse. I LOVED this take on a magic system. It's different. It isn't fae, or winged males, or shadow daddies or mates. I love it just as much. 
The character development was amazing for all characters. They're all so well rounded, and nothing is made to justify another. We just see an entire person, in each account. 
The plot was great! I'm the type of reader who can anticipate most twists and turns, and I wouldn't say this book or the books are predictable. I enjoyed it, and let it lead me along. With most fantasy series, I tend to develop my own complicated side theories and am disappointed when something more simple happens. 
That doesn't happen here. 
TLDR, I enjoyed the journey. 
It is a great duology. I highly recommend, it will be one of the best books I've read this year.
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