A review by book_rascal
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 

In this world there is a disease called the Fever that can leave anyone who catches it with some kind of magic. The king has people who search out anyone who has caught it and throws them in the dungeon.  

Elspeth is a girl who lives in the woods with her aunt and uncle. She had to move there when she caught the Fever and had to hide it. The few people who knows she had it have no idea it left her with magic. She hides it very well since being caught would get her killed. Her life changes after she attends a party at the palace and gets caught up in a conspiracy that is very dangerous for all who are involved. 

I like the premise of this book but found the magic system underwhelming. There is little world building which makes it hard for me to get into the story. I do like Elspeths character arc and I even like Nightmare! Maybe as the series progresses there will be more time to get to know these characters and understand the world better