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Une fenêtre sur les ténèbres by Benjamin Peylet, Rachel Gillig

50 reviews

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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sydapel's review against another edition

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dark tense slow-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? No

4.5

I've been let down by TikTok romantasy recommendations too many times to count, but the hype that this has gotten is well-deserved. A totally new and creepy magic system that flies off the page, a cast of really intriguing characters and a romance that isn't the focal point of the story all comes together in a really well done novel. Can't wait to dive into the next one and see where it's going!

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heathermiccolo's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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gothbunnny's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

5.0

I cannot wait to read the second book in this duology. From how this book ended I have so many questions as to how the story is told next.

Is it from Raven’s point of view or the Nightmare/ Shepard King?

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datskira's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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el2319's review against another edition

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adventurous dark 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

4.5

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wackly93's review against another edition

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4.75

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coastal_moonlit_garden'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? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This was a unique (at least to me) read that was gothic, mysterious and a fun read! It starts off slowly but really picks up about halfway through and got more interesting. The ending wasn’t what I expected and I’m looking forward to book 2!

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aseel_reads's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

4.25

This was so easy to read, it was such a joy. The writing wasn't basic or anything, it was still beautiful but just easy to read and very interesting, kept me captivated!

I am glad there was only one s*x scene and one kiss scene, much more preferred. I liked the world and the fantasy of it. I enjoyed our characters and I just love magic card stuff, always here for tarot related stuff.

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pgmoon's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

3.25

I finally got around to reading One Dark Window, and while it took me longer to get through than I expected, that’s not really the book’s fault. Everyone’s been raving about it, so I went in with pretty high expectations. Overall, I’d say there’s definitely enough here to make me want to keep going with the series.

The first 50-75 pages were a bit rough for me. There was a lot of explanation upfront (not surprising for fantasy) but also a bit too much exposition in a rushed manner. I found myself going back sometimes to make sure I read things right. Once the main story kicked in, though, it slowed down in a good way, and I started enjoying it more.

The magic system is the real standout—it’s super interesting and kept me hooked even when other parts of the story felt pretty standard for the genre. There are also some fun, memorable scences

(the ball and the truth serum scenes were favorites)

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Let’s talk about the names. I’ve survived the wild naming conventions of YA dystopia, but “Ravyn” (with a y!) was a bit much for me—especially since he’s a main character and

the love interest

. That said, I mostly liked him as a character, and everyone else I could deal with, but it just kept sticking out to me.

Elspeth and Ravyn are decent leads, but honestly, the most interesting parts of their personalities are tied to

the magical "curses" happening to them

. Their romance didn’t do much for me—it felt rushed, but good for them, I guess! Elm was the real MVP of the cast, with some nice complexity and balance - I am excited to see what he gets up to in the next book. Ione felt underwhelming; I kept waiting for her to have a bigger role, but it never really happened. But I am still intrigued by her! The villains? Over-the-top evil, but hey, it’s YA fantasy—it’s kind of the vibe.

I really liked the little poems at the beginning of each chapter; they added a nice touch of atmosphere. The dialogue was solid, with a good mix of drama and humor, and Gillig’s writing kept the story engaging.

I know some readers found the ending super surprising, but I think Gillig did a good job laying the groundwork, so I wasn’t totally shocked. Still, it’s a cool ending—very visual and bold, and it sets up the next book in a way that’s different from most YA fantasy. I appreciated that.

Overall, this one was a mix of hits and misses for me. The magic system and some of the side characters (shoutout to Elm!) were great, and the writing kept me invested, but some of the characters and tropes felt a bit too familiar. That said, I liked it enough to keep going with the series and hope the next book dives deeper into the world and characters.

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