Reviews

Une Fenêtre sur les ténèbres by Benjamin Peylet, Rachel Gillig

michellehitch's review against another edition

4.0

I was really engaged in the story, and the magic system was unique. I find I enjoy fantasy books more when I go in blind, and I had no idea what to expect with this. I didn't even read the book description, I just trusted booktok reviews. Definitely a romantic fantasy, there is romance but it's not the main plot.
Excited to read the second book.

wibblesz's review against another edition

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

justabookseller's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

4.0

lexi0208's review against another edition

3.0

Maybe I just had too high of expectations? I feel like I know nothing about the characters. Story was kind of boring. The romance was meh.

heyokah's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

iceburg_hobbies's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

 I loved the eerie atmosphere of this book. The isolated kingdom of Blunder, shrouded in mist and rife with fear. I liked the magic system in this book. The way that magic always comes at a cost and people still choose to use it. The Providence Cards and all their specific uses. Elspeth and Nightmare have such an interesting relationship. It’s hard to pinpoint. I don’t know if they hate each other or love each other. I can’t wait to see where the story goes next! That ending? I’m picking up the next one immediately! 

cma24's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

shannons_shenaniganz's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

5.0

appleval's review against another edition

5.0

4.5 ⭐ rounded up

kiterally21's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 stars

this one definitely grew on me. i wasn't all that into it in the beginning but the more time went on the more i liked it, especially the ending. i thought the magic system was unique and interesting and i loved the nightmare, he was my favorite part of the book what a freak. reminds me of the darkling but less annoying. elspeth was cute even if she took forever to realize things but i can understand considering she's had a lot going on. all in all, i enjoyed this and i can't wait to see what happens in the next one