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Dream by the Shadows

A dark and atmospheric enemies-to-lovers fantasy set in a deadly dream world . . .
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In the land of Noctis, to dream is to die . . . Dream by the Shadows is a lush, darkly whimsical gothic fantasy with a touch of horror and a great slow-burn romance, perfect for fans of Powerless, Belladonna, Shadow and Bone, and Phantom of... Read More
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Dream by the Shadows

A shadow-cursed girl must venture into a deadly dream world to avenge her family-all while falling for the prince of darkness-in this romantasy debut for fans of Powerless and Belladonna.

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In the land of Noctis, to dream is to die . . .

Dream by the Shadows is a lush, darkly whimsical gothic fantasy with a touch of horror and a great slow-burn romance, perfect for fans of Powerless, Belladonna, Shadow and Bone, and Phantom of the Opera.

'Logan Karlie's debut is a haunting, delicious dream' KATE GOLDEN

'A richly-imagined chiaroscuro tapestry' ELLY BLAKE

'A story that will capture you in a snare of shadows' LYNDALL CLIPSTONE

'A hauntingly beautiful tale of redemption that reads like a dream' RM GRAY

'Logan Karlie's enchanting debut masterfully crafts a nightmarish dream-world that you won't want to wake up from' I.V. MARIE

'Lushly written and dripping with atmosphere, Logan Karlie has penned a gorgeous nightmare of a book' LYDIA GREGOVIC

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No one told me that damnation could be beautiful.

The Kingdom of Noctis is plagued by Corruption: a curse that spreads through dreaming. The Shadow Bringer rules from his castle in the Dream Realm, stealing souls one dreamer at a time. Only an elixir, taken every night before sleeping, can halt dreams and ward off the curse. But for some, the allure of the Dream Realm proves too strong.

Esmer Havenfall desperately wants to escape her curse-stricken village. When her sister, Eden, succumbs to Corruption and their elixir-dealing parents are accused of a horrific crime, Esmer's life unravels into a nightmare. Then she dreams of the Shadow Bringer and learns that his sinister magic might be a part of her, too. Enticed by the prospect of ending her kingdom's curse and avenging her family, Esmer follows him deeper within the Dream Realm. But the prince of darkness has a haunted past, one that might change the fate of Esmer's kingdomβ€”and her heartβ€”forever.

Lush and vividly imagined, this seductive gothic fantasy is filled with curses, secrets, and forbidden romance, all spun together with an exhilarating thread of horror.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035428618

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 428g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Logan Karlie holds a MA in English Literature from the University of Arkansas. She loves writing stories brimming with gothic themes, atmospheric worlds, and characters who fight to overcome the shadows that haunt them. She lives in Illinois, with her family, where she also taught high school English.

She invites you to visit her on Instagram @authorlogankarlie and TikTok @myluciddreaming.

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