Two Twisted Crowns

Two Twisted Crowns is the second and final installment of the Shepherd King duology written by USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gillig. The narrative picks up where One Dark Window left off, mixing elements of the fantasy and romance genres as it dramatizes the final battle for control of the fictional kingdom of Blunder. The text explores themes of Justice as Balance, The Impact of Sacrifice, and Breaking the Cycle of History.

Published on October 17, 2023, by Orbit Books, Two Twisted Crowns is Gillig’s second published work. Her debut, One Dark Window, was published in 2022 and quickly established Gillig as a rising star in the fantasy genre. She lives in Central California and is at work on a third novel, separate from the Shepherd King duology, titled The Knight and the Moth. It is set to be published with Orbit Books in 2025.

This guide refers to the Two Twisted Crowns Orbit e-book edition distributed by Google Play Books and published on October 17, 2023.

Plot Summary

Elspeth drifts in a sea of darkness, unable to remember anything and uncertain of who she is.