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Anathema

Deluxe Edition

Keri Lake

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Hardback

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Bloom Books
23 September 2025

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From USA Today bestselling author Keri Lake comes a hardcover repackage of her spellbinding gothic dark fantasy about a shunned woman who is forced beyond the mortal realm's forbidden boundary into a terrifying world of cursed souls and grotesque creatures.

Only the banished know what lies beyond the woods...

There are whispers about what lurks in Witch Knell--the forest where sinners go to die. The villagers call it The Eating Woods because what's taken is never given back. Only those who've lost their senses would dare to go near it.

Or the banished.

Maevyth Bronwick knows better than to breach the misty labyrinth of trees, but a tragic turn of events compels her beyond the archway of bones, to a boundary no mortal has crossed before. One that cloaks a dark and fantastical world that's as dangerous as it is alluring.

It's there that he dwells, the cursed lord of Eidolon. The one tasked to keep her hidden from the magehood that seeks to crucify her in the name of an arcane prophesy. Zevander Rydainn, known to his prey as The Scorpion, is the coldest, most calculated assassin in all of Aethyria and he'd sooner toss his feisty ward to a pack of vicious fyredrakes than keep her safe.

If only he could.

Maevyth's blood is the key to breaking his despised curse and vanquishing the slumbering evil in Witch Knell. Unfortunately for Lord Rydainn, fate has other plans for the irresistible little enchantress. And his growing obsession with her threatens to destroy everything. Including himself.

Anathema is a full-length, gothic dark fantasy, the first book in The Eating Woods. Perfect for readers who enjoy a plot-heavy and atmospheric story with a unique magic system, a slow-burn romance, and a touch of horror.
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Imprint:   Bloom Books
Country of Publication:   United States
Volume:   1
Dimensions:   Height: 231mm,  Width: 163mm,  Spine: 51mm
Weight:   885g
ISBN:   9781464261169
ISBN 10:   1464261164
Series:   The Eating Woods
Pages:   624
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Keri Lake is a gothic romance author who specializes in demon wrangling, vengeance dealing and wicked twists. Her stories are gritty, with antiheroes that walk the line of good and bad, and feisty heroines who bring them to their knees. When not penning books, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughters, their rebellious Labrador (who doesn't retrieve a damn thing) and rescue pup. She runs on strong coffee and alternative music, loves a good red wine, and has a slight addiction to dark chocolate.

Reviews for Anathema (Deluxe Edition)

★ ""I will now be staring at a wall for the foreseeable future. Literally sitting here at a loss for words. Having a moment of, wow that was an absolute masterpiece of a read. I NEVER wanted it to end. How do I move on... How do I put words together to truly convey ALL that this book was for me..."" -- Kaylareadsallthetime ★ ""BE STILL, MY GOTHIC HEART... I'm a huge fan of the Brothers Grimm, and this story had me feeling as though I stepped through a portal right into one of those atmospheric and disturbing tales. But more complex and intense... and romantic. This exceptional blend of true darkness and horror with classic elements of fantasy and romance is absolutely intoxicating to me and exactly what I want when I reach for ""dark fantasy romance""!"" -- Tatianna, Goodreads ★ ""I. AM. SPEECHLESS. Just wow! Maevyth is so mouthy and peculiar. She was such a compelling female character. Zevander is just so moody and broody throughout the story, and when that possessiveness kicks in, man, he is unrivaled ... If you love it dark, broody, and gothic, I promise you will not be disappointed."" -- Kyndra, Goodreads reviewer ★ ""Spectacular ... This dark high fantasy, that reminds me of the Witcher, is without a doubt, one of the best books I have read this year. The gothic atmosphere, the details in the world building and lore, the magic system, the intricate plot, the character development, everything was so well executed and just incredible."" -- Blackclaws, Goodreads reviewer ★ ""This is GOTHIC DARK FANTASY! Immaculate dark fantasy vibes all around ... This is just an EPIC dark fantasy world with an intricate and fascinating plot. This story has different realms, species/creatures, races and a unique magic system. We also get lots of horror elements."" -- Kayla M., Goodreads reviewer ★ ""This one's for the goth girls ... The world of Anathema is a literal gothic dream. Dark, captivating, mysterious to no end ... It's the kind of book that makes you feel seen, makes you feel at home in all your dark, twisted glory."" -- OfWitchBrew, Goodreads reviewer ★ ""Riveting storytelling with the elements of fantasy, tortured dark heroines and heroes, mages, monsters, and Eating Woods. The extravagant world-building keeps the reader engrossed, challenged, and on baited breath every chapter. I did not want to put it down!"" -- Amuse Me Books Blog ★ ""She blew my expectations out of the water... Anathema was dark and delicious with well-placed horror elements, all the while riddled with palpable tension between Maevyth and Zevander. Their romance is a delectably delicious slow burn and will continue into the second book in the Eating Woods duology."" -- Annica, Goodreads reviewer ★ ""The depth of the world is riveting, astounding and crafted with such attention to detail, the reader cannot help but be fully engaged ... Anathema was everything my soul has been searching for. My new obsession. My happy place. My dream world."" -- Sarietales, Goodreads reviewer


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