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Eldritch

by Keri Lake

🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate·spoiler·The Eating Woods #2
Available on Kindle Unlimited

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You'll be left in shambles with an addictive, emotionally devastating read that becomes your whole personality.

Synopsis

In the grimly captivating sequel to Anathema, Maevyth and Zevander must navigate the perilous mortal lands to deliver Zevander from the clutches of an ancient, malevolent power that threatens to shatter both worlds. An eldritch magic has awakened, turning the mortal world darker. Colder. Famished . With flesh-eating monsters and a sinister curse spreading like a plague, the last glimmer of humanity in Foxglove Parish has long-since faded. For Maevyth and Zevander, the only chance of escape is through The Eating Woods. But fate has woven a new web, tangling the threads of destiny, and crossing the mystical boundary to Aethyria might not be so simple. As the bones of Maevyth’s past are unearthed, and truths unravel with unsettling clarity, the possibility of never leaving Mortasia is becoming more of a reality. Unfortunately for Zevander, time is running out. The longer he stays in the mortal lands, deprived of essential vivicantem, the more he succumbs to the encroaching specter of madness. Or maybe those chasing shadows are someone hunting him. A wretched evil closing in, threatening to pull him into the darkest corners of his mind. Only, this time, Maevyth may not have the power to save him. Eldritch is a full-length, gothic dark fantasy, the second book in The Eating Woods trilogy. Perfect for readers who enjoy a character-driven and atmospheric story with a unique magic system, a slow-burn romance and a touch of horror.

At a Glance

4.17 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingslow burn

Top Tropes

captive romancedark romanceforced proximity

Mood

darkintensebroodingatmosphericemotional

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.17 ★

Page Count

766 pages

Published

2025

Primary Genre

Dark Fantasy

Pairing

M/F

POV

Multi-POV

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

GraphicAudio

Narrator

GraphicAudio Full Cast

Narrator Count

Full Cast

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
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Mood & Vibe

Mood

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Spice Details 🌶️

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deathdeath of loved onegraphic violencekidnappingtorturetraumaviolencecaptivitygriefstalking

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