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The Sleepless

by Jen Williams

🌶️fade to black·spoiler·Sleepless Duology #1

Why Read This?

You'll be consumed by a twisty quest and complex character dynamics that leave you desperate for the next book.

Synopsis

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.

At a Glance

3.60 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️fade to black
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingslow burn

Top Tropes

cursed love interestforced proximityhidden identity

Mood

mysteriousbroodingemotionaldarkadventurous

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

3.60 ★

Page Count

336 pages

Published

2025

Primary Genre

Young Adult

Pairing

M/F

POV

Third Person

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Esme Lonsdale|Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Narrator Count

Dual

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
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Mood & Vibe

Mood

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Characters

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Spice Details 🌶️

N/A

childhood traumadeathkidnappingtraumaviolencebody horrorcaptivitydubious consentgriefmonsterswar

World & Setting

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Reading Context

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