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The Shepherd King duology: power through the first book, it’s all worth it for the second

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig

December 28, 2023 by Malin 5 Comments

One Dark Window: 3 stars Two Twisted Crowns: 4 stars Spoiler warning! Some minor spoilers for One Dark Window in this review. 20-year-old Elspeth Spindle (all the noble families have surnames taken from trees) lives in the kingdom of Blunder, most of which is now enveloped in a thick, sinister fog. Most people who venture out into the fog without a talisman (bones, feathers, animal feet, braided horsehair, etc) go mad and run off into the forest, never to be seen again. The only ones who seem […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Fiction, History, Mystery, Romance Tagged With: CBR15, historical fantasy, magic, Malin, mind control, mystery, One Dark Window, Outland book club, possession, Rachel Gillig, romantic, telepathy, The Shepherd King, Two Twisted Crowns

Malin's CBR15 Review No:85 · Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, History, Mystery, Romance · Tags: CBR15, historical fantasy, magic, Malin, mind control, mystery, One Dark Window, Outland book club, possession, Rachel Gillig, romantic, telepathy, The Shepherd King, Two Twisted Crowns ·
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Not all Monsters are evil

Fire by Kristin Cashore

July 19, 2020 by Malin Leave a Comment

Official book description: It is not a peaceful time in the Dells. The young King Nash clings to his throne while rebel lords in the north and south build armies to unseat him. The mountains and forests are filled with spies and thieves and lawless men. This is where Fire lives. With a wild, irresistible appearance and hair the color of flame, Fire is the last remaining human monster. Equally hated and adored, she has the unique ability to control minds, but she guards her […]

Filed Under: Audiobooks, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult Tagged With: cbr12, fire, historical fantasy, Kristin Cashore, magic, Malin, mind control, ptsd, romantic, the Graceling Realm, Young Adult

Malin's CBR12 Review No:44 · Genres: Audiobooks, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult · Tags: cbr12, fire, historical fantasy, Kristin Cashore, magic, Malin, mind control, ptsd, romantic, the Graceling Realm, Young Adult ·
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