Two Twisted Crowns

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The explosive, breathtaking conclusion to the Sunday Times and New York Times global bestselling gothic fantasy duology, The Shepherd King! From acclaimed author Rachel Gillig comes Two Twisted Crowns—a brilliantly written, fast-paced, and intensely atmospheric dark fantasy masterpiece. Perfect for readers of Hannah Whitten’s For the Wolf and Alexis Henderson’s The Year of the Witching, this unputdownable book delivers a spectacular mix of razor-sharp tension, high-stakes political intrigue, and a deeply emotional, slow-burn romantic arc that will keep you glued to the page.

In the luscious, dark aftermath of One Dark Window, the price of survival has been paid, and Elspeth Spindle must face the terrifying consequences of what she’s wrought. Elspeth and the Captain of the King’s High Card, Ravyn Yew, have successfully gathered most of the twelve mythical Providence Cards. Yet, the final, most elusive, and absolute most important piece of the puzzle remains missing: The Twin Alders. If they are going to assemble the full deck before the impending Winter Solstice and permanently cure the mist-locked kingdom of Blunder from the rot of the dark, ancient magic infecting its borders, they must execute a perilous journey beyond the dangerous, monster-ridden forest that surrounds them.

The stakes are deadly, and the path forward is a psychological minefield. The only entity capable of leading them through the treacherous outer wilderness is the ancient, calculated monster that shares Elspeth’s mind: The Nightmare. But after the catastrophic events at the castle, the Nightmare has taken full control, and he is no longer eager to share her body. To save the kingdom, Ravyn and his trusted allies must make a desperate, high-stakes deal with the monster inside Elspeth’s head, navigating a web of hidden history, royal secrets, and dangerous card magic.

As the countdown to the Solstice accelerates, alliances are tested in close quarters, and old legends come alive with terrifying force. The line between savior and monster completely combusts as the true origin of the Providence Cards is revealed. They must successfully play their final hand against a ruthless crown or risk being permanently swallowed by the mists.

Masterfully executing the gothic fantasy, dark romance, forced proximity, magic system, and body-possession/dual-POV tropes, Two Twisted Crowns delivers a beautifully structured, high-energy narrative. Brimming with eerie fairy-tale lore, deep emotional healing, and protective, captivating devotion, this premium Orbit paperback edition is a mandatory masterpiece for every fantasy lover’s personal library.