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One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

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shreya7's review against another edition

4.0

Dark, delicious, and unpredictable. Rachel has a way of weaving words that I have never seen before. She ensnares you with her skillfully woven words and pulls you into a world of dark magic, love, betrayal, sacrifice, revelations, haunting poems, and lovable characters. I have never read a book quite like this so I was unsure of whether I would like it but I am so delighted to say that this book has pleasantly surprised me. I loved the metaphors, the mystery, the ominous tellings, the Nightmare, and the way magic was and worked in this world, it was new and exciting and kept me at the edge of my seat, anticipation gnawing on my bones. Nightmare was such an unpredictable and enigmatic character and there are times where you are impressed with him and other times when you fear him. Elspeth and Ravyn are THE cutest and their love story better continue somehow in the sequel idccc I need a happy ending for them. Gonna go run to read the next book now and hope my dreams aren't crushed.

caittschida's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I didn’t find myself bored with this book but I definitely did zone in and out which made me loose some of the plot. The magic system was kind of confusing in the beginning and the monster seems to be too convenient of a way to get out of trouble. I didn’t find any of the characters particularly strong and well developed but for background noise this book gets the job done

livi_a's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

5.0

evreardon's review against another edition

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adventurous dark 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? Yes

4.75

I devoured this. I loved the magic system and the general vibes of this book. The writing wasn’t the best ever but it was it was compelling and readable. And by that I mean, it wasn’t overly flowery / descriptive or lush. It was very to the point and told a story, which was great.

destiny44's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

khaisilyn's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense

Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Loved the world building. The lore top tire. Everything I hoped for and more. Eerie beauty.

ellalouisedavey's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced

Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Very easy to read and get invested in. I will end every person making fan art of the men depicted CLEARLY as having “copper tone” skin as white boys, death to all of you