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A review by alaina_reads_and_wanders
Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved book two of this duology even more than book one!
I enjoy the trend of switching from first-person, singular POV to full cast POV in act two. I thought it worked really well for this story, particularly as the main character (Elspeth) was limited in her scope of awareness in this part of the plot and, as a result, we instead gained more access to Nightmare, who has a more omniscient awareness than the other characters anyway. Plus, true rebellions are hardly ever led truly by a singular person, so having access to multiple "battlefronts" is more engaging anyway.
This duology proved to be an enchantingly dark and romantic storyline and is one that I will very likely read again -- even if only for it's romance and ambiance! Definitely a romantasy I'd recommend adding to the collection!
I enjoy the trend of switching from first-person, singular POV to full cast POV in act two. I thought it worked really well for this story, particularly as the main character (Elspeth) was limited in her scope of awareness in this part of the plot and, as a result, we instead gained more access to Nightmare, who has a more omniscient awareness than the other characters anyway. Plus, true rebellions are hardly ever led truly by a singular person, so having access to multiple "battlefronts" is more engaging anyway.
This duology proved to be an enchantingly dark and romantic storyline and is one that I will very likely read again -- even if only for it's romance and ambiance! Definitely a romantasy I'd recommend adding to the collection!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse and Violence
Minor: Death, Gore, and Infidelity