The Sleepless
A captivating tale of love, magic, and destiny
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Publishing:22nd May '25
£16.99
This title is due to be published on 22nd May, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
In The Sleepless, a guardian of a monster-filled forest navigates a love triangle with a human and an evil spirit, challenging fate and identity.
In The Sleepless, readers are immersed in an enchanting young adult fantasy that intertwines romance with the thrilling presence of gods and monsters. The story centers around Elver, the fierce guardian of a perilous forest filled with creatures of legend. Once saved from certain death by a god, Elver bears a unique curse: her skin can poison anyone she touches. This aspect of her existence complicates her interactions, especially when she encounters Artair, a human unlike any other. He is immune to her deadly touch, leading to an unexpected connection between them.
Artair's journey is not without its challenges. He is one of the Sleepless, a being cursed to share his body with Lucian, a malevolent spirit who takes control while Artair sleeps. Lucian has his own dark ambitions, and he sees Elver as a pawn in his sinister game. As the story unfolds, Elver and Artair find themselves caught in a complex love triangle that blurs the lines between ally and enemy. Both characters harbor secrets that could change the course of their fates.
As the trio navigates their tumultuous relationships, the stakes rise. The world around them is filled with ancient magic and looming threats, and their choices will ultimately shape the very fabric of their reality. The Sleepless is not just a tale of love and sacrifice; it’s an exploration of identity and the power of choice in a world where gods and monsters coexist.
One of the great original voices of fantasy -- Adrian Tchaikovsky on Talonsister
The hallmarks of a Jen Williams novel: a fast pace, humour, slick and sure worldbuilding, but most importantly it's driven by characters you immediately adore -- Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong on Talonsister
Britain's Queen of fantasy -- Fantasy Hive
The worldbuilding is top-notch, the plot is gripping and the characters just get better and better. A sublime read -- SFX on The Ninth Rain
Incredible heroines... incredible fantasy... Escapism at its finest -- Stylist on The Bitter Twins
ISBN: 9781035058044
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
304 pages