BookBingeThe Shepherd King Books in Order
The short answer
Rachel Gillig · 2 books
- How many books?
- There are 2 books in The Shepherd King series, published 2022–2023.
- Is it finished?
- Yes — the series is complete; it ends with Two Twisted Crowns (2023).
- Where to start
- Start with One Dark Window (2022).
About 870 pages — roughly 14 hours of reading
A completed gothic romantasy duology set in the cursed kingdom of Blunder, following Elspeth Spindle, who hides a dangerous spirit in her mind, and the King's nephew Ravyn Yew.
Here is the complete The Shepherd King reading order — all 2 books by Rachel Gillig, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- One Dark WindowElspeth Spindle, who secretly harbors an ancient spirit called the Nightmare, teams up with a highwayman to gather twelve magical Providence Cards and cure her cursed kingdom.2022432 pages
- Two Twisted CrownsAs the Nightmare tightens its hold on Elspeth, she and Ravyn race to find the final Providence Card and lift the deadly mist smothering Blunder.2023437 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
On our lists: Completed fantasy series · Completed romantasy series · Fantasy and romantasy duologies
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How many Shepherd King books are there?
There are 2 books in The Shepherd King series by Rachel Gillig, from One Dark Window (2022) to Two Twisted Crowns (2023). Together they run to about 870 pages.
Is The Shepherd King series finished?
Yes. Rachel Gillig completed the series with Two Twisted Crowns in 2023; all 2 books are out now.
What is the first Shepherd King book?
One Dark Window (2022) is book one, at 432 pages. Elspeth Spindle, who secretly harbors an ancient spirit called the Nightmare, teams up with a highwayman to gather twelve magical Providence Cards and cure her cursed kingdom.
Should I read The Shepherd King series in publication order?
Yes. For The Shepherd King series, reading order and publication order are the same — One Dark Window (2022) through Two Twisted Crowns (2023).
How long does it take to read all Shepherd King books?
About 870 pages across 2 books — roughly 14 hours at a page a minute. The longest is Two Twisted Crowns (437 pages); the shortest is One Dark Window (432 pages).