Dream by the Shadows (Deluxe Limited Edition)
Dream by the Shadows (Deluxe Limited Edition)
Dream by the Shadows (Deluxe Limited Edition)
Description
Description
Beauty and the Beast meets Labyrinth in this YA romantic fantasy about a deadly dream world and the shadow-cursed girl who must venture its depths to save her family, all while she falls in love with the prince of darkness. This gorgeous DELUXE LIMITED EDITION is available while supplies last--featuring stenciled sprayed edges and exclusive special design features. This must-have special edition is only available on a limited first print run in the US and Canada. 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 ward off the dreams and halt Corruption. But for some, the allure of the Dream Realm proves too strong. Esmer Havenfall desperately wants to escape her dreadful 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 kingdom-and her heart-forever. Lush and vividly imagined, this seductive gothic fantasy is filled with magic, secrets, and dreamy shadow-haunted romance. Deluxe Limited Edition includes:
★ Foil and embossing ★ Designed edges ★ Printed endpaper maps ★ Printed case
★ Foil and embossing ★ Designed edges ★ Printed endpaper maps ★ Printed case
About the Author
About the Author
Logan Karlie grew up in a rural Midwest town in the United States. She studied literature and creative writing at the University of Arkansas, where she completed an MA in English Literature. Logan loves writing stories for the upper-YA / adult crossover space, and she enjoys books brimming with gothic themes, atmospheric worlds, and characters who fight to overcome the darkness that haunts them. She currently lives in Illinois with her family where she taught high school English, and when she's not writing she's likely perusing antique stores, playing fantasy video games, or watching The Phantom of the Opera for the hundredth time. She invites you to visit her online @authorlogankarlie (Instagram) and @authorlogankarlie (TikTok).
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Lushly written and dripping with atmosphere, Logan Karlie has penned a gorgeous nightmare of a book--one which will keep you up so late, you won't even realize you're scared of the dark."
--Lydia Gregovic, USA Today bestselling author of THE MONSTROUS KIND "Logan Karlie's debut is a haunting, delicious dream. The prose is decadent, the premise unique, and the chemistry between our main characters? Wickedly compelling."--Kate Golden, USA Today bestselling author of A Dawn of Onyx "Dream by the Shadows pulls you into a world of light and shadow, hope and danger, promise and betrayal, with a tantalizing romance that will keep you turning pages well into the night! This tale weaves the ephemeral feel of dreams with the surprises of nightmares creating a richly-imagined chiaroscuro tapestry."--Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of the Frostblood saga and The Forest King's Daughter "Seductive and alluring, Logan Karlie has crafted a story that will capture you in a snare of shadows and draw you into a mesmerizing dreamworld where nothing--not even the villain--is what it seems." --Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge and Tenderly, I Am Devoured "A hauntingly beautiful tale of redemption that reads like a dream. . .. A perfect balance between swoon-worthy romance and gothic fantasy, blending all things grim and eerie with lush dreamscapes reminiscent of the beloved fairytales of time's past."--R.M. Gray, New York Times-bestselling author of Nightweaver "In this gothic novel filled with rich atmosphere and intricate world building, the kingdom of Noctis is cursed with dreams that corrupt one's soul.... Karlie's haunting, layered world and her knack for crafting poignant scenes boldly enhance the love story."--Booklist
--Lydia Gregovic, USA Today bestselling author of THE MONSTROUS KIND "Logan Karlie's debut is a haunting, delicious dream. The prose is decadent, the premise unique, and the chemistry between our main characters? Wickedly compelling."--Kate Golden, USA Today bestselling author of A Dawn of Onyx "Dream by the Shadows pulls you into a world of light and shadow, hope and danger, promise and betrayal, with a tantalizing romance that will keep you turning pages well into the night! This tale weaves the ephemeral feel of dreams with the surprises of nightmares creating a richly-imagined chiaroscuro tapestry."--Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of the Frostblood saga and The Forest King's Daughter "Seductive and alluring, Logan Karlie has crafted a story that will capture you in a snare of shadows and draw you into a mesmerizing dreamworld where nothing--not even the villain--is what it seems." --Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge and Tenderly, I Am Devoured "A hauntingly beautiful tale of redemption that reads like a dream. . .. A perfect balance between swoon-worthy romance and gothic fantasy, blending all things grim and eerie with lush dreamscapes reminiscent of the beloved fairytales of time's past."--R.M. Gray, New York Times-bestselling author of Nightweaver "In this gothic novel filled with rich atmosphere and intricate world building, the kingdom of Noctis is cursed with dreams that corrupt one's soul.... Karlie's haunting, layered world and her knack for crafting poignant scenes boldly enhance the love story."--Booklist
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hachette
Pub date:
2025-08-26
Length:
352 pages
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