A review by lizgriffinwords
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is atmospheric and haunting, perfect for spooky season and great for fans of Vespertine and For the Wolf. Elspeth and the supporting characters grapple with questions of loyalty to crown, loyalty to family, and the consequences of magic. The card-based magic system is unique and engrained in the lore of the world. There’s a fake dating/engagement of convenience arc to the romance, with a lovely pay-off (think, again, For the Wolf in terms of spice level: heavy kissing and one classy open-door scene, minimal explicit language). And the cliffhanger ending had me in a chokehold.
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