Rachel Gillig Reading Order: Gothic Romantasy at Its Best
June 1, 2026
Rachel Gillig has become the name in gothic romantasy — atmospheric, melancholy, and swooning. Here is how to read her work.
The Shepherd King duology
- One Dark Window (2022)
- Two Twisted Crowns (2023)
A misty, card-magic-driven fantasy following Elspeth, who shares her mind with a monster called the Nightmare. The duology is complete and a perfect entry point.
The Stonewater Kingdom
- The Knight and the Moth (2025) — the start of Gillig’s next series, with higher stakes and the same gorgeous gothic mood, with a sequel on the way.
Where to start
Start with One Dark Window. It is self-contained across two books and showcases everything fans love: lush prose, a swoony slow burn, and a genuinely creepy magic system.
More gothic reads
If atmosphere is your thing, see our roundup of the best gothic fiction novels and our romantasy reading guide.