Cursed by the Dawn
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Esmer Havenfall thought freeing Erebus from his five-hundred-year imprisonment would end her nightmare. Instead, it has only just begun. Now bound by fate and darkness, Esmer and...
Esmer Havenfall thought freeing Erebus from his five-hundred-year imprisonment would end her nightmare. Instead, it has only just begun. Now bound by fate and darkness, Esmer and Erebus are no longer just dreamers—they are Shadow Weavers, wielders of a power both divine and damning. And something is already clawing its way through the Dream Realm’s cracks.
Raelion, the demon king lurking within Mithras, is poised to destroy the world. His corruptive curse spreads like a plague, twisting dreams into nightmares and turning humans into monsters. If Esmer and Erebus are to survive, they must achieve the impossible: forge an army from the broken and unravel ancient horrors before it’s too late. But when Esmer and Erebus are abruptly cast from the Dream Realm into a kingdom teetering on the edge of ruin, they quickly learn that something monstrous has already slipped through—and their love might be the first thing it devours.
Published By Christy Ottaviano Books
Format Paperback
Number Of Pages 448
Publication Date 08/04/2026
ISBN 9780316610889
Dimensions 6 inches x 9 inches
Praise for Cursed by the Dawn
“Leaves readers breathless…. A powerful duology closer.”—Kirkus Reviews
“The steadily intensifying romance continues to be exciting and genuine…. Fans of Gothic romance and fantasy will enjoy thesatisfying conclusion of this epic, otherworldly love story.”
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 fairy tales 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