Reviews

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

irvine89's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful informative lighthearted 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? No

4.0

Elspeth has a ancient spirit trapped in her head that knows all of her secrets and she has kept him a secret for years.

This is a set in a world of fantasy where magic comes from providence cards which I thought was a nice touch to this book, something different from the usual magical realms I have read.

The nightmare was rather cryptic and likes to give out riddles. Which was a bit confusing at times.

I loved the relationship between the two main characters but the romance seemed a bit sudden.

I know nightmare is a bad guy but I couldn't help but really like him.

That ending had me literally on the edge of my seat and I can't wait to get my hands on book two.

saskiaslibrary's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

epatchy's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

caitj_22's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

jdurney's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

joshuacaps's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

steinpaiger's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

acingit13's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

This was an overall enjoyable book and easy read. I didn't feel the characters were very well defined and there were minimal interactions between each other them for the most part. The romance lacked tension and the pacing was super fast (about 60% of the book happens within a week) so I didn't feel super invested in anything happening. But I liked the imagery and style of writing. 

dna_booklover's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

dr_steph's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0