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One Dark Window
by Rachel Gillig
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
✨ One Dark Window || Booktalk ✨
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𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙮
Elspeth Spindle lives with a secret: the Nightmare, a monstrous voice in her head that protects her but also threatens to consume her. When she joins forces with Ravyn Yew, who is on a desperate quest to find the legendary Providence Cards, Elspeth is drawn into a world of dark magic, dangerous bargains, and haunting truths. The fate of the kingdom—and her own mind—hang in the balance.
𝙈𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨
Oh my god, WHAT was that?!
This book was everything I love in a gothic fantasy: haunting forests, whispers of magic, and a main character who feels both fragile and powerful at the same time. Elspeth’s inner struggle with the Nightmare was so well written—I loved how unsettling yet oddly comforting their relationship became.
The story kept me hooked with its eerie atmosphere, but what stood out most was the tension between trust and betrayal. Every character seemed to be hiding something, which made the twists hit even harder. I also appreciated that the romance built slowly; it felt natural and gave me all the yearning vibes without taking away from the dark plot.
This is one of those books that will linger in my mind for a long time, and I’m utterly curious to see how the story unfolds in the sequel—which I picked up immediately after finishing this one!
📖 Read this if you like:
• Gothic fantasy vibes
• Unique magic systems (like the Providence Cards)
• Dark, eerie forests and atmospheric settings
• Slow-burn, forbidden romance
• Morally gray characters with secrets
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙮
Elspeth Spindle lives with a secret: the Nightmare, a monstrous voice in her head that protects her but also threatens to consume her. When she joins forces with Ravyn Yew, who is on a desperate quest to find the legendary Providence Cards, Elspeth is drawn into a world of dark magic, dangerous bargains, and haunting truths. The fate of the kingdom—and her own mind—hang in the balance.
𝙈𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨
Oh my god, WHAT was that?!
This book was everything I love in a gothic fantasy: haunting forests, whispers of magic, and a main character who feels both fragile and powerful at the same time. Elspeth’s inner struggle with the Nightmare was so well written—I loved how unsettling yet oddly comforting their relationship became.
The story kept me hooked with its eerie atmosphere, but what stood out most was the tension between trust and betrayal. Every character seemed to be hiding something, which made the twists hit even harder. I also appreciated that the romance built slowly; it felt natural and gave me all the yearning vibes without taking away from the dark plot.
This is one of those books that will linger in my mind for a long time, and I’m utterly curious to see how the story unfolds in the sequel—which I picked up immediately after finishing this one!
📖 Read this if you like:
• Gothic fantasy vibes
• Unique magic systems (like the Providence Cards)
• Dark, eerie forests and atmospheric settings
• Slow-burn, forbidden romance
• Morally gray characters with secrets