45.3k reviews for:

One Dark Window

Rachel Gillig

4.28 AVERAGE

pafsoeiro's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

beartix's review against another edition

2.75

dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

charlotteebarker's review against another edition

3.5

dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This was my read for my book club this month. One Dark Window has been on my radar for a while so was pretty happy when it was picked. 

I loved the world building in this and Gillig’s writing style is beautiful. The magic system was really interesting and liked how an infection would give people magic and powers that come at a prices. 

However I couldn’t connect with the characters really. It definitely got easier and the story went on but I had a struggle becoming invested in the story. I think this could be because my last read was 5 stars and this can’t compare to that for me right now. In saying that I did like the romance and the ending was really interesting although I’m not too sure if I’ll continue the Duology. 

sarah_june's review against another edition

4.5

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

dewittali's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

the_book_betch's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I don’t know why this book was so slow to start out but I had to restart it one THREE different occasions, after adoring The Knight and the Moth to get into it, but thank god I did. 

Once you get past the mundanity and droning on about berries, this story truly starts to take shape. With a unique magic system and a tale full of political intrigue, self-discovery, and love, this book is sure to be one of my favorite reads this year. 

I will be diving immediately into the second book and setting my calendar for all new releases by Rachel Gillig. 

nieroracle's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 60%

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Was predictable and slow

swcheng15's review against another edition

4.0

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3.5 rounding up. Interesting though it could've ended earlier. Definitely interested in reading #2.

failmaven's review against another edition

2.5

adventurous tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

southside3's review against another edition

5.0

medium-paced

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Honestly not sure what I expected from this book but I am speechless. I was so invested early on and the magic system is so interesting. I love Rachel Gillig’s writing style and cannot believe I waited so long to read this series!