One Dark Window (The Shepherd King, #1)
Rachel Gillig
Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her. Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom of Blunder—she needs a monster. She calls him the Nightmare, an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic. When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, her life takes a drastic turn. Thrust into a world of shadow and deception, she joins a dangerous quest to cure Blunder from the dark magic infecting it. And the highwayman? He just so happens to be the King’s nephew, Captain of the most dangerous men in Blunder…and guilty of high treason. Together they must gather twelve Providence Cards—the keys to the cure. But as the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him.
Publication Year: 2022
I loved this book! The twists were well hidden. The world building actually helped the plot. I’ve seen so many meh reviews that I was worried but I read the second book immediately
3Dang, I binged this book! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The magic system is so unique and each word is captivating to read more. While I had an idea that many of the scenes were going to happen, it was still satisfying to read. Love the gothic/darkness of this book. Cannot wait to read the second book. Review to come~
10Is anyone else captivated by the Nightmare and Elm? Something about both of them, I just can’t stop reading about both of them. If I were to mix Elm and Nightmare together, it remind me of one of the MC in The Witchwood Knot by Olivia Atwater.
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