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A review by micareads123
Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a great sequel that ties up the duology very nicely. Picking up where One Dark Window left off, the story provides a deeper look into the magic system of the providence cards, the history of Blunder and the perspectives and relationships of the characters.
This book was a more ambitious effort than the first, offering multiple POVs and timelines and prose that exceeds the quality of that in the first book.
There was honestly never a dull moment in this story, and I loved the growth of the characters and their relationships. Seeing more of Elm and Ione in this book was absolutely delightful.
If I had one gripe with this book, it would be that the villain lacked a bit of depth. He was pure evil, with an insatiable thirst for power and control, and I found myself wanting to know more about his motives, to see him humanized a little.
Overall, I really enjoyed this duology and definitely recommend it. The gothic setting and forest magic make for a wonderful world to escape into.
This book was a more ambitious effort than the first, offering multiple POVs and timelines and prose that exceeds the quality of that in the first book.
There was honestly never a dull moment in this story, and I loved the growth of the characters and their relationships. Seeing more of Elm and Ione in this book was absolutely delightful.
If I had one gripe with this book, it would be that the villain lacked a bit of depth. He was pure evil, with an insatiable thirst for power and control, and I found myself wanting to know more about his motives, to see him humanized a little.
Overall, I really enjoyed this duology and definitely recommend it. The gothic setting and forest magic make for a wonderful world to escape into.