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Une fenêtre sur les ténèbres by Benjamin Peylet, Rachel Gillig
349 reviews
jcrawford31's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
verafogel's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.75
Even though the main revelation could be guessed by all the clues throughout the first part of the novel, I choose to see that as good writing rather than an obvios plot twist. Espeth and Ravyn's romance felt a little too quick, more yearning than true affection but fun to read non the less.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
mersadies's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
akirokis's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement and Sexual content
kayjoy92's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
I had this book on my TBR list for a few months and I’m so sad I waited to read it. It is easily my favorite book I have read this year and I can already tell Rachel Gillig is an author I will actively seek out. This story was a dark and new twist on fantasy for me. The magic system was so unique and don’t even get me started on the slow burn romance. Everything about this book had me enthralled and I know it will end up being a comfort read I come back to over and over. I absolutely loved it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Violence
kiwi_of_serenity's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
4.75
I was prepared to give a five star review, but the quality fell apart a bit in Part 2. I adore the world— the Providence Card concept alone is so strong, but then there’s a detailed story and quasi-religious system surrounding the woods, the first king, and magic infections. It’s so fascinating. And that’s without even getting into Elspeth and her compelling relationship with the Nightmare, which is really strong and complex. One of my favorite things about this book is the excerpts from the Old Book of Alders, and the fact that the Nightmare quotes the Book and sometimes makes up his own rhymes. It does a good job if making him mysterious and inaccessible, but not in a pointless way— like he’s clinging on to old memories or incapable of speaking without some riddling. In the second half, I felt that the story leaned more on tropes, or at least felt a little tried. I enjoyed the romance greatly until they actually got together, and then it felt kind of annoying— they were constantly whispering to each other and kissing at inopportune moments, and I just wanted the plot to keep advancing. But I shipped them pretty well overall and I do think their relationship developed the themes of the book— body vs mind, resisting a broken system, etc. Overall, a Really Good Book, and I will be reading the aecond book asap.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, and Vomit
keet_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Loved this book! Had me hooked from the start, couldn’t put it down!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
carlyjoann's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The world of Blunder has interesting magic and lore that had me hooked. I really like Elspeth and her arc throughout this book a lot. I also really liked the romance in this one, it felt like it played into the story perfectly. I love the lore and magic of the Providence Cards, it was different to most other books I have read. I thought finding out more and more of the magic and cards as the book went on was intriguing. I need to get the second book immediately!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death and Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity and Death of parent
chronic_listener's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
Absolutely unputdownable, laced with magic and an eerie atmosphere, One Dark Window was a delightful surprise to me.
I loved this so much more than I thought. The tension, the plot, the pacing, the characters, the setting, the romance, the writing - I was absolutely captivated.
More things I loved:
♥ the fmc not being a complete pushover
♥ the magic system
♥ the tree family names
♥ the action scenes
♥ the tension between Elspeth and Ravyn
♥ the Nightmare
♥ the eerie rhymes
This really felt like a movie in my head, the narrator did such an incredible job bringing this story to life. The writing was so horrifically great that I felt queasy at times because I could just imagine someone living inside my head and feel the pain of all the injuries like it was happening to me.
I can‘t wait to see where this story goes.
One thing I noticed: Considering our fmc seemed quite bright, it took her painfully long to realize what I feel like was quite obvious to the reader from early on. The Nightmare being the Shepherd King and slowly becoming stronger the more she asks for his help.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying and Police brutality
aukohler's review against another edition
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Blood