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The Sleepless

By Jen Williams
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The Sleepless by Jen Williams takes you on a journey through a world teeming with gods, monsters, and mysterious forces. Meet Elver, the guardian of the wild and perilous monster forest. Rescued from near death by a god, her touch is a lethal poison to anyone... Read More
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The Sleepless is an epic YA gods-and-monsters romantic fantasy where the guardian of a wild forest teeming with monsters comes face-to-face with the one human impervious to her poisonous gift, finding herself entangled in an alliance - and a love triangle - with him and the evil spirit inhabiting his body when he sleeps.

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The Sleepless by Jen Williams takes you on a journey through a world teeming with gods, monsters, and mysterious forces. Meet Elver, the guardian of the wild and perilous monster forest. Rescued from near death by a god, her touch is a lethal poison to anyone who comes into contact with her skin.

Artair embarks on a mission that brings him directly to Elver at her most merciless. Surprisingly, he remains unaffected by her dangerous touch because he is not entirely human. Artair belongs to the Sleepless, living under the curse of sharing his body with an evil spirit. When Artair sleeps, Lucian takes over, intent on bending Elver to his malevolent schemes. However, Elver conceals secrets of her own, harbouring intentions that lead her to pretend allegiance with these two entwined souls.

As they become ensnared in a clash involving divine beings, beasts, and a formidable magic beyond their comprehension, the choices they make threaten to ignite the very essence of their existence. Their intertwined destinies will determine the fate of their world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035058037

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: First Ink

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 304

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Enemies to Lovers Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Jen Williams Romance Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Sci-Fi & Fantasy Young Adult

About the Author

Jen Williams is a writer from London currently living in Bristol. A fan of witches and dark folklore from an early age, these days she writes character-driven fantasy novels with plenty of banter and magic as well as horror-tinged crime thrillers with strong female leads. She was nominated for Best Newcomer in the British Fantasy Awards, and her books The Ninth Rain and The Bitter Twins both went on to win Best Fantasy Novel. The Sleepless is her first novel for YA readers.

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