One Dark Window (The Shepherd King, #1)

Elspeth Spindle has a monster living inside her head. It protects her from the mist that haunts the kingdom of Blunder, but at a terrible price. When Elspeth encounters a highwayman and becomes entangled in a quest to cure Blunder from a centuries-old curse, she’s drawn into a world of dark magic, prophecy, and dangerous secrets. As her power grows, so does the monster’s grip on her mind—and Elspeth must decide how much of herself she’s willing to sacrifice to save her people.

Genre: Gothic Fantasy / Dark Fantasy / Romantasy

Recommended Age: 16+ (for violence, dark themes, and romantic content)

Rachel Gillig is an American fantasy author with a love for dark, atmospheric tales and lush worldbuilding. She studied English and history at Sacramento State University and has a background in teaching. One Dark Window, her debut novel, quickly gained recognition for its gothic aesthetic, eerie magic system, and blend of romance and horror. Gillig continues the story in its sequel, Two Twisted Crowns, cementing her as a fresh voice in the romantasy and gothic fantasy genres.

This book is second hand in like-new condition with no signs of wear