#11 in Romance
One Dark Window
- 377
- Pages
- about 7 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 1 week on the list, peaked at #7
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About the book
One Dark Window is a gothic romantic fantasy novel by American author Rachel Gillig. It was published by Orbit Books on September 27, 2022. It is Gillig's debut novel and the first book in the Shepherd King duology.
Reading order · The Shepherd King
- One Dark WindowThis book
8.28.2 / 10 - Two Twisted Crowns
8.48.4 / 10
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.3 across 803 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 81% of the weight and the score stays at 8.2 — the Romance average of 8.0 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.7 | 11 | 1% |
| Hardcover | 8.3 | 792 | 99% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Okay this was such a cool concept for the magic system. I love the characters too. Really eager to get to book 2 with this one now since finishing this.”
“i bought this book originally as a mystery package, only knowing was a romance fantasy book. one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. i was so drawn in with every word i regret reading it so fast! best story line, now I’m in love with romantacy books! ”
Frequently asked
What is One Dark Window rated?
8.2 out of 10, from 803 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is One Dark Window worth reading?
Readers give it 8.2/10 from 803 ratings, which puts it ahead of 92 % of the Romance shelf.
How long does it take to read One Dark Window?
About 7 hours at an average reading pace — 377 pages.
Where does One Dark Window rank?
#11 in Romance on the current snapshot.
Was One Dark Window a bestseller?
Yes — 1 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #7. Sales are shown here but never scored.
Which volume of the series is One Dark Window?
Volume 1 of 2 in The Shepherd King. The full reading order is one tap away above.
How long is One Dark Window?
It has 377 pages — shorter than 73% of the ranked books in Romance.
If you liked this
Same shelf — Romance — with scores between 8.2 and 8.3, closest to this book.
