Two Twisted Crowns

Summary: In the New York Times bestselling sequel to One Dark Window, Elspeth must confront the weight of her actions as she and Ravyn embark on a perilous quest to save the kingdom—perfect for readers of Hannah Whitten's For the Wolf and Alexis Henderson's The Year of the Witching. Gripped by a tyrant king and in the thrall of dark magic, the kingdom is in peril. Elspeth and Ravyn have gathered most of the twelve Providence Cards, but the last—and most important—one remains to be found: the Twin Alders. If they’re going to find the card before Solstice and set free the kingdom, they will need to journey through the dangerous mist-cloaked forest. The only one who can lead them through is the monster that shares Elspeth’s head: the Nightmare. And he’s not eager to share any longer.Praise for One Dark Window: "Enthralling from beginning to shocking end." —Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf "Pulse pounding, darkly whimsical, and aglow with treacherous magic." —Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder MagicThe Shepherd King One Dark Window Two Twisted Crowns This sequel to the lush debut dark fantasy One Dark Window combines folklore elements, atmospheric world-building, witchy tarot-like magic, and a romantic subthread to appeal directly to fans of books like Uprooted, The Year of the Witching, and For the Wolf.Feminist retellings of fairytales and folklore are enjoying a popular resurgence, and this novel's loose reimagination of the English folk ballad "The Highwayman" from the woman's perspective delivers on the fable-like elements, timeless themes, and women's empowerment that are exactly what this reader is looking for.One Dark Window is a sensation! It was selected as the B&N Speculative Fiction Pick in October 2022 and has grossed over 40,000 copies across all formats. Book two in the duology is sure to draw in fans and create another moment for this dark, romantic series.PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: #1: One Dark Window (TP: 09/22) #2: TWO TWISTED CROWNS (TP: 10/23)Quotes:"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"Darker and even more atmospheric ... A satisfying end to the Shepherd King duology."—Paste MagazinePraise for 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, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf "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 "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 "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 "A finely detailed magical system enriches Gillig’s debut; fantasy readers will enjoy." ―Library Journal "Readers will be enthralled with Elspeth’s—and Nightmare’s—riveting adventure." ―BooklistAuthor Bio: Rachel Gillig was born and raised on the California coast. She is a writer and a teacher, with a B.A. in Literary Theory and Criticism from UC Davis. If she is not ensconced in blankets dreaming up her next novel, Rachel is in her garden or walking with her husband, son, and their poodle, Wally.