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A review by lindseydahling
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
4.0
3.5 stars
I think the most helpful thing I can say is that this book is plot-driven, not character-driven. If you know the difference between plotter and planter authors, this one is most certainly a plotter.
Plotter = Author has plotted out everything from A to Z and knows exactly what quests and obstacles and conflicts are going to get them there
Planter = Hey, I have some cool world seeds, some plot seeds, and some really bitchin’ characters seeds. Let’s just plant these and see where the wind takes us.
The world of One Dark Window is really cool. The magic system is unique. The characters are sort of an afterthought. No real idea what anyone looks like aside from a couple of traits. Same goes for personalities.
But, the plot is engaging and fast-paced, so I sort of see what the hype is all about on that front. I think I’m just a reader who prefers character development over plot points. Eh, to each her own. I’ll still read book two.
Just don’t let anyone tell you this is a fantasy romance. It’s not. It’s more like a fantasy book that just happens to have two nondescript characters who find each other good looking, kids, and say each other’s first and last names constantly when conversing (which doesn’t happen all that often either).
I think the most helpful thing I can say is that this book is plot-driven, not character-driven. If you know the difference between plotter and planter authors, this one is most certainly a plotter.
Plotter = Author has plotted out everything from A to Z and knows exactly what quests and obstacles and conflicts are going to get them there
Planter = Hey, I have some cool world seeds, some plot seeds, and some really bitchin’ characters seeds. Let’s just plant these and see where the wind takes us.
The world of One Dark Window is really cool. The magic system is unique. The characters are sort of an afterthought. No real idea what anyone looks like aside from a couple of traits. Same goes for personalities.
But, the plot is engaging and fast-paced, so I sort of see what the hype is all about on that front. I think I’m just a reader who prefers character development over plot points. Eh, to each her own. I’ll still read book two.
Just don’t let anyone tell you this is a fantasy romance. It’s not. It’s more like a fantasy book that just happens to have two nondescript characters who find each other good looking, kids, and say each other’s first and last names constantly when conversing (which doesn’t happen all that often either).