If you read my review of One Dark Window, you might remember that I talked about that inner dark voice inside all of us... well, that thought continues but has changed a little after I finished this book.
“To anyone who’s ever felt lost in a wood. There is a strange sort of finding in losing.”
–Rachel Gillig
What Is It About?
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 are going to find it before the Solstice and cure the kingdom of the dark magic infecting it, they will need to journey beyond the dangerous mist-cloaked forest that surrounds their kingdom.
And the only one who can lead them there is the monster that shares Elspeth's head. The Nightmare. And he's not eager to share any longer.
What Is It About?
4.5/5⭐
If you read my review of One Dark Window, you might remember that I talked about that inner dark voice inside all of us. The one that calls out our darkest thoughts, relishing in our doubts about our worth. And while that remains, Two Twisted Crowns shows me that sometimes, that voice can also be the one that saves us through our darkest times.
I’m not saying we should follow this dark voice inside us, just that sometimes it's our inner way to protect ourselves, much like the Nightmare did with Elspeth.
While Ravyn and Elspeth annoyed me most of the time because they were apart, and my heart broke for them on every single page. Nonetheless, it was a truly nice surprise with the addition of Elm’s POV. His inner monologue of how he sees himself was truly grounding, and I resonated A LOT with him. We all must protect Renelm Rowan at all costs!!
I also enjoyed the banter between the Nightmare and Ravyn. It was an absolute delight how they irked each other, always contradicting the other out of spite. Funny how, sometimes, our darkest parts let the ray of light shine through and unite our souls to fight our deepest fears so we can overcome them.
I think that is what this book taught me: that even in my darkest moments (which lately have been more frequent than I would like), I need to see and remind myself of what I truly am. A girl with fears, doubts, and uncertainties, but also a girl who is resilient, good, and empathic. Qualities that make us unique and, most importantly, human.
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