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adventurous
dark
emotional
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:
Complicated
“The girl, the king… and the monster they became.”
I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I picked up this book. I had stayed away from spoilers, somehow blocking out the storyline.
I was definitely not disappointed! I LOVED this book and read it so quickly that I could not put it down.
The magic aspect of this storyline I loved. The Nightmare was portrayed, at the beginning of the book, as the villain. Constantly living in Elspeth’s head, taunting her, but ultimately her protector. The fact that the villain, later in the book, was shown to be the King and the High Prince was incredible. The twist of the Nightmare being the Shepherd King had me placing the book down and staring shocked at the closed book for ten minutes.
I was taken on a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows, and found myself shouting at the book when Elspeth (the fmc) was being an idiot.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book and I’m already reaching for the second in the series. 5⭐️
I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I picked up this book. I had stayed away from spoilers, somehow blocking out the storyline.
I was definitely not disappointed! I LOVED this book and read it so quickly that I could not put it down.
The magic aspect of this storyline I loved. The Nightmare was portrayed, at the beginning of the book, as the villain. Constantly living in Elspeth’s head, taunting her, but ultimately her protector. The fact that the villain, later in the book, was shown to be the King and the High Prince was incredible. The twist of the Nightmare being the Shepherd King had me placing the book down and staring shocked at the closed book for ten minutes.
I was taken on a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows, and found myself shouting at the book when Elspeth (the fmc) was being an idiot.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book and I’m already reaching for the second in the series. 5⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Beautiful story telling, magical, lush. I loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, Death of parent
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
Such a unique magic system and a very clear plot line. I wish Elspeth and Ravyn got more time together and I'm curious to see what will happen next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death
Minor: Child death, Cursing
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Confinement, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Firstly characters immediately liked Elspeth and her character had allure making me want to know more. Her family made my blood boil even her aunt and uncles family.
Rayvn yew, oh I’m so worried as to why more people don’t call him their book boyfriends. Cause seriously I’ve got another one to add to my list *smh* I love the broody nature of him and how elspeth is the same.
The “side characters” really made the story too, jysper and elm I LOVED while I am so behind irritated at ione I am hoping she has something up her sleeve.
Oh and yeah the thing inside elspeths head, at first I liked him now I’m … indifferent & feel many things at what has taken place with elspeth and the Shepard king
Although I had soft dnf’d this book because I wanted to read something else when I came back to it… it ended up being a two day read in which I stayed up till 4am reading it because I literally could not put it down. And when I did I HAD DREAMS about it. It was paced perfect to me I would say “fast” paced but in a way that all made sense it didn’t skip things I thought were important but it also didn’t linger to long on how tbe cracks looked in the cobblestone LOL.
All this to say I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will be buying the 2nd one ASAP because I MUST know what is going to happen.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Murder
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Den dummeste hovedperson ever omg. Det var så tydeligt at mareridtet var kongen sådan hvordan hun ikke fandt ud af det noget før var, ved jeg ikke. Hun er er vitterligt fortælleren (i hvert fald til at starte med lol, som egentlig var mega cool lavet ) og hvis man som læser finder ud af det så nemt og hurtigt burde hun også selv vide det. HUN VAR VITTERLIGT DEN DER GAV EN ALLE TEGNENE!! Idiot, ej det pissede mig af. Endnu en ting der var obvious var at manden fra skoven var Ravyn, sådan, hun beskrev deres lugt på præcis samme måde . Men til trods for hendes dumhed, var bogen faktisk okay fed at læse. Troede den ville være mere mørk, mystisk og gotisk end den var, men det er ikke det største problem at have. Jeg har for en gang skyld lyst til at læse 1eren, men så alligevel, overvejer bare at starte på en ny bog. Jeg er jo så god til at læse første bind i en serie og aldrig kigge på andet.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Blood
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
Wow. *me staring at the wall with that ending*
This was the perfect blend of plot, mood, character development, and magic. Gothic romantasy as advertised. I went into this with low expectations and no clue what it was about, but boy did it deliver and exceed. The magic system felt so unique and Rachel’s prose with describing the Nightmare inside Elspeth’s head was so clear. The yearning between the FMC and MMC was 10/10. The pacing was great - I was fully immersed and invested in the storyline. If the Libby gods bless me i’ll be rolling right into Two Twisted Crowns!
This was the perfect blend of plot, mood, character development, and magic. Gothic romantasy as advertised. I went into this with low expectations and no clue what it was about, but boy did it deliver and exceed. The magic system felt so unique and Rachel’s prose with describing the Nightmare inside Elspeth’s head was so clear. The yearning between the FMC and MMC was 10/10. The pacing was great - I was fully immersed and invested in the storyline. If the Libby gods bless me i’ll be rolling right into Two Twisted Crowns!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Minor: Sexual content
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content