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A review by kristenthebookworm
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
4.5
I really really liked this one! It took a few chapters to get in the swing of things, but that’s typical of fantasy so I wasn’t too worried. I haven’t read anything quite like this before, and the magic system was really unique and interesting.
I will say, the book didn’t quite go where I thought it would. Perhaps I’ve read too many dark romances, but I was expecting the Nightmare to somehow become the love interest. Alas, we have Ravyn instead, who I’m NOT mad about because he is a strong MMC.
I love how the author made almost no character trustworthy, and I spent the entire book trying to figure out what their motivations were and if someone was going to turn them in. And that ending had me on the edge of my seat!!! I am so beyond hopeful that we get some redemption for the Nightmare, and that he’ll work to keep Elspeth safe in a way that also helps the others.
I will say, the book didn’t quite go where I thought it would. Perhaps I’ve read too many dark romances, but I was expecting the Nightmare to somehow become the love interest. Alas, we have Ravyn instead, who I’m NOT mad about because he is a strong MMC.
I love how the author made almost no character trustworthy, and I spent the entire book trying to figure out what their motivations were and if someone was going to turn them in. And that ending had me on the edge of my seat!!! I am so beyond hopeful that we get some redemption for the Nightmare, and that he’ll work to keep Elspeth safe in a way that also helps the others.