On Sale: Jul 14, 2026
Page Count: 352 pages
Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books
ISBN-13: 9780316587754

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The instant New York Times Bestseller!

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.

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.

Read all the books in The Shadow Weavers Duology:
Dream by the Shadows
Cursed by the Dawn

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The Shadow Weavers Duology

Logan Karlie is the New York Times bestselling author of Dream by the Shadows. She holds a master’s degree 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 with her family in Illinois, where she also taught high school English. She invites you to visit her on Instagram and TikTok @authorlogankarlie.

Praise for Dream by the Shadows:
A New York Times Bestseller
A National Indie Bestseller

“A bloody and terrifying gothic fantasy….Dark, exciting, and filled with dread.”—Kirkus Reviews

“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
“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
“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
"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
“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
"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

About the Author

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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).

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From NOVL Nation

“I am absolutely obsessed with this book where dreaming is bad for you… I’m such a sucker for dream worlds, especially when your enemies to lovers villain is made of shadows with gothic vibes. I’ve been really missing good paranormal romances lately, and this is just what I needed this summer!”

–Briana, Briana’s Book Nook

“What I loved about it:

-It was incredibly satisfying to see all the intricate plot pieces fall into place by the end. And despite a bit of a cliffhanger, it only left me eagerly awaiting Book 2!

-The masterfully executed slow-burn romance, unfolding beautifully through an engaging enemies-to-allies-to-lovers dynamic.”

–Nicole, @steepedbystories

“I loved the overall storyline of this book and the atmospheric dream world that the author created.”

–Jaime, @jaimes_mystical_library

“If you like stories with strong heroines, dark magic, and a bit of heart, this one hits the spot.”

– Ashley, @thepageladies

“This is a pure gothic, atmospheric, whimsical vibes read! I honestly wished I read it during autumn, but I’ll settle for summerween.”

–Michelle, @thebookrealmguide

“The gothic/dark vibes were everything you could want. Along with a rich, complicated-seeming mystery, this book was easy to get pulled into.”

–Olivia, @onemused

“This was the perfect spooky fall tale to read under the covers before bed.”

–Anju, @reading.is.my.jam