Welcome to 5 Star Friday, where I share the books that absolutely swept me off my feet, and this week’s pick is Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig. This dark and lyrical sequel is everything I want in a fantasy: lush prose, haunting atmosphere, and characters who unravel you as much as they unravel themselves. Gillig takes everything that worked in One Dark Window and elevates it, delivering a story that is both achingly romantic and deliciously eerie.
Title: Two Twisted Crowns
By: Rachel Gillig
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 437
Release Date: October 17th, 2023
Rating: ★★★★★
Summary from Goodreads:
In the luscious, dark sequel to One Dark Window, Elspeth must face the consequences of what she's wrought - perfect for readers of Hannah Whitten's For the Wolf and Alexis Henderson's The Year of the Witching.
Elspeth and Ravyn have gathered most of the twelve Providence Cards, but the last, and most important one remains to be found: The Twin Alders.
If they are going to find it before the Solstice and cure the kingdom of the dark magic infecting it, they will need to journey beyond the dangerous mist-cloaked forest that surrounds their kingdom.
And the only one who can lead them there is the monster that shares Elspeth's head. The Nightmare. And he's not eager to share any longer.
Review:
Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig is a stunning sequel that delivers on every level. The prose is lyrical, the worldbuilding is immersive, and the tension between the characters crackles with intensity. This story dives deeper into the dark, enchanted world of Blunder while unraveling complex themes of power, memory, and love. The character development is rich and satisfying, with emotional arcs that hit just right. I was completely swept away from the first page to the last. A beautifully written and unforgettable fantasy that earns every bit of its 5 stars.
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