The Shepherd King Duology Paperback Boxed Set

""A tightly written duology that manages to build a dark, twisty world, unique magic system and well-written characters ... rich and fast-paced."" --Seattle Times ""One Dark Window is a page-turner. Gillig's lush language is somewhat reminiscent of Alix E. Harrow's excellent portal fantasy, The Ten Thousand Doors of January, as well as Robin McKinley's redolent fairytale retellings such as Spindle's End, Beauty, and Deerskin ... a richly detailed and decadent world that at once feels familiar, distinctive, and wistful to the reader.""--Chicago Review of Books ""One Dark Window is an evocative tale of romance, mystery and alluring monsters, told in beautifully lush prose. Rachel Gillig has created a story which left me entranced.""--Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge ""[T]he steamy romance that emerges between Elspeth and Ravyn delights. Fans of Sarah J. Maas, Naomi Novik, and Hannah Whitten will want to check this out.""--Publishers Weekly on One Dark Window ""A beautifully dark fairy tale of blood, rage and bitter choice, that whisked me away to mist-wreathed woods ripe with romance and menace""--Davinia Evans, author of Notorious Sorcerer on One Dark Window ""An enchanting tale with sharp claws and teeth--Gillig's prose will pull you in and won't let you sleep. Pulse-pounding, darkly whimsical, and aglow with treacherous magic, One Dark Window is everything I love in fantasy and more""--Allison Saft, author of A Far Wilder Magic ""Darker and even more atmospheric ... A satisfying end to the Shepherd King duology.""--Paste Magazine on Two Twisted Crowns ""Elspeth's slow-burn romance with a mysterious highwayman adds depth to the story ... A finely detailed magical system enriches Gillig's debut; fantasy readers will enjoy.""--Library Journal on One Dark Window ""In this engaging duology, Gillig has created a distinctive form of magic, explored how humanity would abuse it, and offered a chance of redemption. Characters are painfully aware of their flaws as this page turner keeps readers guessing at the outcome.""--Booklist ""Readers will be enthralled with Elspeth's--and Nightmare's--riveting adventure.""--Booklist on One Dark Window ""Spooky, lush... Gillig executes familiar fantasy romance tropes with flair.""--Paste Magazine on One Dark Window ""Thick fog, shifting alliances, and clever magic make the perfect backdrop for a sweeping romance--One Dark Window is enthralling from beginning to shocking end.""--Hannah Whitten, NYT bestselling author of For the Wolf