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A review by pookiee
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
the first YA and fantasy book i’ve enjoyed in a loooong time.
the magic system being like TCG/cards is so unique and gives me life! def the best part of the book. and the Nightmare is like Venom.
i really like how abandonment and finding a family elsewhere are portrayed. the romance is typical but nice.
this was going to be a 5! but the book drags in the last part and doesn’t conclude, just sets up a sequel—which makes me not want to read it.
the magic system being like TCG/cards is so unique and gives me life! def the best part of the book. and the Nightmare is like Venom.
i really like how abandonment and finding a family elsewhere are portrayed. the romance is typical but nice.
this was going to be a 5! but the book drags in the last part and doesn’t conclude, just sets up a sequel—which makes me not want to read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Mental illness, Sexual content, Blood, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Abandonment
Moderate: Misogyny, Torture, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual assault, Vomit, and Death of parent