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A fabulous fantasy series is born!
Elspeth Spindle is never alone. One cannot simply have an empty head and enjoy the solitude of hearing no other voice.
An ancient, mercurial, mocking spiri... READ MORE
This was such a gripping and unique fantasy story and I really enjoyed it! I can’t wait to read book 2!
Okay so I get all the hype around this book now! I had no idea what to expect going into this so I was immediately drawn into the world and the concept of ... READ MORE
Gothic fantasy done right
One Dark Window is the kind of story that has the danger of falling too far into one trope or another. But Rachel Gillig does a fantastic job at balancing ... READ MORE
My best read of 2023!
One Dark Window is just beautifully immersive with the most visceral characters and richly devised world building. Every plot point has its purpose with su... READ MORE
Who's the beast?
Set in a world of mists, fixed magics, and the magically infected, Elspeth has a monster in her and no knowledge of the beasts motives.
Infected and hid... READ MORE
Lush, gothic and dark!
4.5
This is lush and gothic and dark and I loved it! I can totally see what all the hype is about. This had such a unique and interesting magic system w... READ MORE
One of the best fantasy series I’ve ever read!
One Dark Window has everything a fantasy reader could want, with a strong female main character, a cruel ruler, and a deadly mist infecting anyone who brea... READ MORE
There’s a reason Gillig has been dubbed the Queen of gothic fantasy
I absolutely adored this duology! Gillig has quickly become an auto-buy author for me, with this being my favourite fantasy that I’ve read.
The way Rach... READ MORE
An enticingly dark, gothic fantasy romance.
An enticingly dark, gothic fantasy romance. The worldbuilding by Gillig is a tale of its own with an incredibly detailed magic system to die for! And her s... READ MORE
Ravyn and Elspeth are Endgame
I am OBSESSED, I have just finished and I am immediately starting book 2 because I NEED more Ravyn and Elspeth in my life and dare I say, even Nightmare be... READ MORE
Loved up to the hype
A fantastic gothic fantasy that leaves you wanting to dive into the sequel immediately.
Ravyn, Elspeth....NIGHTMARE
I am OBSESSED, I have just finished and I am immediately starting book 2 because I NEED more Ravyn and Elspeth in my life and dare I say, even Nightmare be... READ MORE
Synopsis
Elspeth needs a monster. The monster might be her.
An ancient, mercurial spirit is trapped inside Elspeth Spindle's head - she calls him the Nightmare. He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic.
When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, she is thrust into a world of shadow and deception. Together, they embark on a dangerous quest to cure the town of Blunder from the dark magic infecting it. As the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly, darkly, taking over her mind. And she might not be able to stop him.
For fans of Uprooted and For the Wolf comes a gothic fantasy romance about a maiden who must unleash the monster within to save her kingdom.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- ISBN: 9780356519494
- Number of pages: 432
- Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 32 mm
- Weight: 293g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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I loved the eerie vibes of this story, as well as the beautiful coming-of-age thread that was woven in with a story of first love, but it was a slow start ... READ MORE
a lovely, spine chilling gothic fairytale
This book truly surpassed all my expectations! My only regret is that I couldn't read it when it was originally published, this would make the perfect autu... READ MORE
it's so addicting
this plot is so addicting for some reason, if you're into gothic fantasy with some romance and interesting main characters, highly recommend it.
OH, THIS WAS GOOD!
Listen, I love stories about people becoming monsters, whether willing or unwilling, and the rush to save them against the clock and One Dark Window is abo... READ MORE
The Nightmare is baby ♡
Deliciously steeped in mystery and magic, I ate this book right up, for once more interested in the plot than the romance (though I do adore the MLI) there... READ MORE
Gripping Fantasy
Kind of blown away by how much I enjoyed this book! Elspeth Spindle survived the fever 11 years ago, a secret that her family have kept ever since those wh... READ MORE
4⭐️ A dark and gothic upper YA fantasy with interesting lore, secrets & mystery. I can’t wait for book 2!
I couldn’t wait to read this book- it was right up my street with elements such as:
-Upper YA/ Adult Crossover Fantasy
-Gothic/Dark
-Card based (taro... READ MORE
Such a strong and cleverly woven tale
Wow, I don’t know what I was expecting when I started this book but it defied all expectations.
The magic system is unlike any I have read before. It’s c... READ MORE
Gripping
I really enjoyed the way this book was written and loved the characters. I did find that the begining was a bit slow and I had to really stick with it (how... READ MORE
Best fantasy book I've read in a long time
I loved this so much I read it in three days ! (I would have read it in ins day but I have a toddler so not easy to do)
It was just gripping ! And whisk... READ MORE
Buy it
Yes a slow build up but worth it. The synopsis does not do the book justice. I loved how it kept you guessing the whole time.
Favourite Read
One Dark Window follows Elspeth, a maiden with a secret nightmare and her exposure to
the royal courts and the secret rebellion within. This book is part ... READ MORE
Unique fantasy with a touch of romance
This book was truly fantastic. A little dark and almost unsettling, slightly creepy at times, very clever and original.
The touch of slow burn romance w... READ MORE
Could not put it down!
Absolutely loved this book. A unique magical system with characters that you become invested in. Just finished the last page and immediately picking up Two... READ MORE
Dark Magic and Hidden Truths: A Captivating Journey in One Dark Window
One Dark Window left me utterly enthralled, as it beautifully explored the delicate balance between power and vulnerability.
One Dark Window is a mesmer... READ MORE
Good Writing, Good Story and Well-Rounded Characters
I enjoyed this series starter, in the YA romance/fantasy/sci-fi genre.
Some angst, some dire secrets, some intrigue, and some treasonous action (plus a ... READ MORE
My first fantasy. Converted!!
I have never gravitated to fantasy before, and for no good reason really, it’s just not on my radar.
This book was a recommendation, so thought I would g... READ MORE
Brilliant
Loved this and could not put it down. Beautifully written, really interesting magic system and plot. Immediately started Two Twisted Crowns.
Finally, a refreshing, new, unique world
I’ve been drifting away from romantasy lately because so many books feel repetitive… same tired tropes, clunky writing, and plots designed just to push che... READ MORE
A Beautiful unique read
I loved this book and devoured it within 2 days. The story line and the unique world building captured me. Rachel Gillig is such a wonderful writer and thi... READ MORE
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Beautifully written and gorgeous edition
I am a lover of all fantasy related books and this was a lovely change from the usual fae type books around at the moment. Great magic system, characters a... READ MORE
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Beautiful brooding book
I’m so glad I took a chance on this series. I was hooked from the start. The main characters are interesting and compelling, the world is so desperately da... READ MORE
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Gorgeous edition of a fantastic story
This book is unlike anything I’ve read before. It was enchanting, with eerie tensions throughout. It was whimsical, with a fabulous level of angst as you s... READ MORE
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