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Une fenêtre sur les ténèbres by Benjamin Peylet, Rachel Gillig

11 reviews

jmwal's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was so unique and dark, and i loved every second of it.

Ravyn and Elspeth are just 😍

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rchulin1's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A very interesting fantasy book different from a lot of other books I read in the genre has some gothic themes

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slevine18's review against another edition

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adventurous dark inspiring mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

What a fun read! This story felt so fresh and the magic system was so cool. I really enjoyed this colorful ensemble of characters, whose wit, valor and steadfast loyalty to one another easily won my heart. The story was set up with such interesting details and parameters that allowed for some very enchanting plot points. It took me a little bit to get into it but once the main cast of characters had been established I found myself floating easily along the story. And the last third I was locked. In. Omg I cannot wait to read the sequel!!!

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ebyrne505's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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samsbookcorner's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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bethann_coleates's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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matchamarimo's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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dani794's review against another edition

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4.25

It had some good potential. I did enjoy it.
I did like the first half more than the second.

Elspeth and Ravyn's relationship moved a little too quickly for me, it was a lil surface level. I liked all the characters and their relationships, if it digged a little bit deeper into the layers of these characters it could've been really nice.
Elm I found particularly fun

I'm excited for the next book!

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nobosmomma's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This book is an addictive, fast-paced fantasy. There is a little romance undertone, but it is mostly focused on the MCs saving the world they live in. The riddles & snippets of the past we see are well thought out, and the cliffhanger ending will leave you breathless. Beautiful debut novel.
Warning for people who are triggered by mental health or “voices in your head”. This book does contain those themes. There is also descriptive violence, swearing, and mildly descriptive sexual language.

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linzeeslittlelibrary's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

“There once was a girl, clever and good, who tarried in shadow in the depths of the wood. There was also a King, a Shepard by his crook, who reigned over magic and wrote the old book. The two were together, so the two were the same. The Girl, the King and the Monster they became.”

If Dark Gothic Fairytales are your vibe, look no further than this book. The books follows Elspeth Spindle on her quest to heal the town of Blunder from the curse of the Mist and free herself from the Nightmare that lives inside her head.

Alongside a group of misfits who should be her mortal enemies since they work for the Crown that would sentence her to death for the magical illness that she contracted as a child, Elspeth tries to unravel the mystery of her unwelcome mental companion and acquire the Deck of magically made cards that will set her and the people of the town free.

The romance between Elspeth and Ravyn starts as a fake courtship that ends with lines being blurred between real and pretend.

While I found some of the mystery around the Nightmare and his true identity a tad predictable, there were enough twists and turns to keep me interested and on my toes.

And the ENDING.
Warning it’s a cliffhanger and the second book isn’t out until October of 2023.

A wild ride from start to finish. I can’t wait until the next entry.

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