"The prose is decadent, the premise unique, and the chemistry between our main characters? Wickedly compelling." - Kate Golden, USA Today bestselling author of A Dawn of Onyx

Logan Karlie

Hi, I’m Logan Karlie! I’m an author who enjoys writing atmospheric fantasy books filled with enemies to lovers, misunderstood villains, a touch of whimsy and horror, and girls who rise from the darkest of shadows.

My debut fantasy novel is DREAM BY THE SHADOWS, a gothic YA fantasy about a shadow-cursed girl who must venture the depths of a deadly dream world to avenge her family, all while falling for the prince of darkness. Coming August 26th, 2025 with Christy Ottaviano Books for Little, Brown for Young Readers (US/Canada) and Headline Books (UK/ANZ).

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Praise for Dream by the Shadows

"Dream by the Shadows pulls you into a world of light and shadow, hope and danger, promise and betrayal, with a tantalizing romance that will keep you turning pages well into the night!" - Elly Blake, NYT bestselling author of the Frostblood Saga

"Dream by the Shadows pulls you into a world of light and shadow, hope and danger, promise and betrayal, with a tantalizing romance that will keep you turning pages well into the night!" - Elly Blake, NYT bestselling author of the Frostblood Saga

"Seductive and alluring. Logan Karlie has crafted a story that will capture you in a snare of shadows and draw you into a mesmerizing dreamworld where nothing - not even the villain - is what it seems." - R.M. Gray, NYT bestselling author of Nightweaver

"Seductive and alluring. Logan Karlie has crafted a story that will capture you in a snare of shadows and draw you into a mesmerizing dreamworld where nothing - not even the villain - is what it seems." - R.M. Gray, NYT bestselling author of Nightweaver

"The prose is decadent, the premise unique, and the chemistry between our main characters? Wickedly compelling." - Kate Golden, USA Today bestselling author of A Dawn of Onyx

"The prose is decadent, the premise unique, and the chemistry between our main characters? Wickedly compelling." - Kate Golden, USA Today bestselling author of A Dawn of Onyx

Deluxe first edition reveal!!! ✨🕯️🌙

The limited deluxe edition (US/Canada) of DREAM BY THE SHADOWS is NOW AVAILABLE to pre ördėr (🔗 is in my bïø)! Out August 26th, 2025! Grab it while you can—because it’s GORGEOUS and

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The author, her office, & her book ✍️✨📚

The sun is shining, the iced coffee is fresh, the office is clean, new character art is in my inbox, and some fun desk accessories just came in. My perfect day.

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Release date announcement!

The release date for Dream by the Shadows has shifted! The new publication date will be August 26th, 2025, just two weeks later than originally planned.

Why has it shifted, you might be wondering? 🤔👀

Well, let’s

Did someone say ARCs?! 🤭✨📖

Here’s the full scoop on how you can read Dream by the Shadows before its release date on August 12th.

Request Dream by the Shadows on NetGalley or Edelweiss if you love atmospheric gothic fantasy worlds —

The hero. 👑🥀

The dreamer. 🕯️🌙

The villain. 🗡️🏰

Gorgeous art of the Light Bringer, Esmer, and the Shadow Bringer is by the incredibly talented @pangolin2b. Characters are from the gothic YA fantasy book Dream by the Shadows by @authorlogankar

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Dream by the Shadows 🕯️🥀🌙📖

Because who doesn’t love a moody aesthetic carousel about what could quite possibly be your next favorite gothic fantasy book?! (With gorgeous art by @inngreen.art, of course)

The main character. 🕯️🪞

Her love interest. 🗡️🥀

The atmosphere. 🖤☁️

And, lastly: the book. 🏰🌙

Hi, I’m Logan! Dream by the Shadows is my YA fantasy debut, and I can’t wait for you to read it. Originally indie published in 2023, i