For the Wolf meets Uprooted—dark forests, deadly bargains, and a slow-burn romance haunted by shadows.
Elspeth Spindle has an ancient, mercurial spirit trapped in her head—a monster who whispers secrets and power in exchange for control. When she’s pulled into a dangerous quest to cure the kingdom of a dark magic plague, she must rely on both the creature inside her and the enigmatic highwayman she can’t help but trust. With gothic atmosphere, lush prose, and heart-pounding tension, One Dark Window kicks off the Shepherd King duology with addictive force.
Why you’ll love it: Hauntingly romantic, drenched in gothic vibes, and perfect for fans of monster-lover tension and morally gray magic. You’ll be torn between fear and longing on every page.
📖 Condition: Like-new—sharp edges, crisp pages, as if it stepped straight from the shadows.
💘 Perfect for: Fantasy romantasy fans, readers of gothic fairytales, and anyone obsessed with morally gray romance à la Holly Black and Hannah Whitten.
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