Godkiller meets Powerless in this epic gods-and-monsters romantic fantasy from British Fantasy Award-winning author Jen Williams.
Welcome to a world where gods and monsters roam the earth . . .
Elver is the guardian of the wild and dangerous monster forest. Saved from the brink of death by a god, her skin will poison anyone she touches.
Artair is on a mission - one that takes him face-to-face with Elver at her most ruthless. But her defenses are useless when she discovers he's the only human impervious to her deadly gift. For Artair isn't human: he's one of the Sleepless, cursed to share his body with an evil spirit.
Lucian inhabits their body while Artair sleeps, and he is hell-bent on manipulating Elver for his dark purposes. But Elver is harbouring secrets too, and she has her own reasons for feigning an alliance with these two souls.
Caught in the crossfire of gods, monsters, and a dangerous magic they can barely understand, it is only a matter of time before the paths the three of them choose to take will set alight the very foundations of their world.
With a love triangle like you’ve never seen it, incredible world-building, brilliant writing, and a dangerous quest, The Sleepless will have you spellbound.
The series
In a world where gods tread lightly and monsters lurk just beyond sight, this series invites you into a shadowed realm where danger and desire intertwine. At its heart is Elver, guardian of a cursed forest whose very skin poisons those around her, a solitary figure shaped by a debt paid long ago to a serpent queen. Then comes Artair, a man haunted by an ancient spirit dwelling within him, awakening only in darkness to claim control. Their meeting sparks a fragile, volatile dance between trust and fear, where survival means confronting not only external threats but the shadows within themselves.
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This story weaves rich mythology and haunting magic into a tapestry of identity and sacrifice, exploring how power can bind as tightly as it frees. The atmosphere shifts from eerie stillness to sudden, gripping tension, echoing the dual nature of its protagonists and the world they inhabit. With layered characters caught in a delicate balance of love and peril, the narrative unfolds in unexpected ways that keep the line between ally and adversary deliciously blurred.
Blending elements of dark fantasy and young adult adventure, this duology offers a fresh take on themes of autonomy and transformation, drawing readers into a landscape both beautiful and treacherous. It’s a journey that lingers long after the last page, beckoning those who crave stories where myth feels alive and every choice carries a weight that can’t be undone.
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