32.1k reviews for:

Two Twisted Crowns

Rachel Gillig

4.41 AVERAGE

zauren's review against another edition

4.25

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Two Twisted Crowns is the final book in the Shepard King Duology. This review will contain spoilers for One Dark Window as it is the sequel. This review also contains spoilers for this book’s relationships and who is and is not around at the start of the book, but not plot points. 

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I feel this book likely deserves better than what I am giving it as I was really struggling in general while reading this book (thank you capitalism). As a result, I know some of my struggle to focus on the book was outside of its control. However, I will say, something both good and bad shifted in this book. I can’t say I really cared about Ravayn or Elspeth in this book, which is a shame because I adored them both in ODW. I think there are several reasons for this. 

1. I was obsessed with Elm. Ione was fine, and I liked her well enough, but because of the effects of the Maiden card it was hard to really connect with her (and I already didn’t love her character before the Maiden Card). Elm though, really ticked the boxes. Good, clever, tragic, and funny? Really, the perfect MMC, which made him overshadow Ravyn. 
2. The POVs were a little….strange. Elspeth were all first person (even when they weren’t her’s, IFYKYK), but all other POVs were third person, making the reading experience a little jarring at times. 

That being said, I think the plot was great and the pacing was perfect. The vibes were also just as strong as in ODW. Gillig did a great job pulling things together from beginning (of book one) to end (of this book). I’ll likely pick up anything she writes. 

bmrmcelwain's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark

alisonhp's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I enjoyed it, but it didn’t pull me along as much as the first one did. I think it was too many narrators for me to clearly track with on audio (and the voice for Elm wasn’t working for me). Still, a fun world to inhabit (especially when present political reality aligns with the bad guys). 

godxless's review

3.5

dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-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

martimaragliano's review

5.0

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INCREÍBLE.
Te amo Rachel Gillig si pudiera te daría 6 estrellas!!!!!!

ryleigh_rush's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

sonetia's review

5.0

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

mememusa's review

4.0

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Un bel finale.
Mi è piaciuta molto questa dilogia, forse la traduzione italiana ha qualche problema però. 

mrsdreads28's review

4.0

adventurous challenging dark hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

jasonrdong's review

4.0

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Fantastic utilization of momentum from the first book, 5 star duology.