This Fantasy Book Is Perfect For Readers Who Love 1 Dark Piece Of Court Of Thorns & Roses Lore

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This fantasy book duology is perfect for readers who loved this specific dark piece of lore from the A Court Of Thorns & Roses series. Very little is known about the next A Court Of Thorns & Roses book, though many theories on which of the Archeron sisters the story will focus on and what will happen next with the characters have abounded. That being said, one aspect of the next book that few have discussed but would be a welcome addition is the many dark creatures that lurk in the Sarah J. Maas series.

Various dark and fascinating creatures populate the world of A Court Of Thorns & Roses, such as the Suriel, Bogge, and the Middengard Wyrm. Their limited lore adds a new dimension to the worldbuilding, allowing the series to dip into the horror genre with its scheming monsters, even if it is only temporary. Fortunately, one set of Gothic fantasy books takes those same elements and expands on them, giving audiences who loved the Maas series' monsters more of that creeping terror: One Dark Window and Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig.

One Dark Window's Monsters Have A Lot In Common With ACOTAR's Death Gods

Both Worlds Have Deadly Monsters Bound By Deals

The monsters of One Dark Window , The Nightmare and The Spirit of the Wood, share many similarities with the Death Gods of A Court Of Thorns & Roses. Though the Maas books are known for their moments of romance, they also have rich stories of terrifying gods, including the Bone Carver and the Weaver. The two gods of death are ancient deities whose powers are nearly limitless and whose monstrous deeds add tension to their scenes. However, much like the two monsters of the Shepherd King duology, their powers were tamed, often through a deal, until they were not.

A Court of Thorns and Roses Book Covers on a castle background

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In Gilig's books, the Shepherd King made a deal with the Spirit of the Wood for the Providence Cards, resulting in the Nightmare's creation. The Nightmare was bound to its card until Elspeth Spindle released him, much like Feyre did for the Bone Carver and his chaotic abilities in the third A Court Of Thorns & Roses book. The Spirit itself also shows its untamed power, trapping and almost killing Jespyr Yew in a way tonally similar to Feyre's near death to the Weaver. These horrifying creatures and tense moments, though, are not the only similarities the two series share.

The Shepherd King Duology Is A Perfect Next Read For Court Of Thorns & Roses Fans

The Duology Also Has Intrigue And A Great Cast Of Characters

Map of Prythian from the A Court of Thorns and Roses books.

The Shepherd King duology, alongside having horror-inducing monsters and lore, also has a strong supporting cast and plenty of intrigue, making it a perfect next read for fans of A Court Of Thorns & Roses. The duology's main focus is on Elspeth's participation in a plot to get every Providence Card in order to save her home of Blunder. As a result, the duology has plenty of heists and daring action sequences, which will remind fans of the Maas series of the many schemes the Inner Circle hatched to save Prythian.

Elspeth's darkness, though, is as sentient as it is perilous, allowing audiences who loved A Court Of Thorns & Roses a fun and at times scary story in an equally dynamic world.

On the subject of the Inner Circle, the duology also has a strong supporting cast whose dynamic is similar to the Court Of Thorns & Roses characters. Elspeth is able to find camaraderie and some peace with the Yews and their allies much like Feyre did, with each character pushing her out of her shell and forcing her to confront her inner darkness. Elspeth's darkness, though, is as sentient as it is perilous, providing audiences who loved A Court Of Thorns & Roses with a fun and at times scary story in an equally dynamic world.