# Anathema by Keri Lake

Anathema by Keri Lake is the first book in The Eating Woods, a gothic dark fantasy following banished Maevyth Bronwick into a cursed realm and her dangerous bond with immortal assassin Zevander Rydainn. The listing describes a plot-heavy story with atmospheric world-building, slow-burn romance and horror elements.

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- Market: CA
- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 23.39 CAD
- Previous price: 28.99 CAD
- Discount: 19%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T12:14:03.526Z
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 43767

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## At a glance

- First book in The Eating Woods series.
- Gothic dark fantasy involving a cursed forest, a sleeping evil and a dark prophecy.
- The central relationship pairs banished Maevyth Bronwick with assassin Zevander Rydainn.
- The listing describes a plot-heavy, atmospheric story with a unique magic system, slow-burn romance and horror.

## Pros

- A substantial 624-page story for readers looking for an immersive fantasy setting.
- Combines gothic fantasy, romance and horror rather than focusing on only one genre.
- Starts a series, with the listing identifying this as the first book in The Eating Woods.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Sourcebooks
- Publication date: Aug. 11 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 624 pages
- ISBN-10: 1464261172
- ISBN-13: 978-1464261176
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 726 g
- Dimensions: 15.24 x 3.96 x 22.86 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers looking for gothic dark fantasy with detailed world-building and a dangerous magical setting.
- Readers who enjoy a slow-burn romance woven into a plot-heavy fantasy story.
- Readers comfortable starting a series rather than expecting a standalone story.

## Less suited to

- Readers who prefer fast-paced romance, as the described relationship is slow-burn and feedback on its pacing is mixed.
- Readers seeking light or low-horror fantasy, since the listing includes horror elements and a cursed, dangerous setting.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the book as absorbing, with praise for its characters, world-building and descriptive writing. The reported enthusiasm fits the listing's emphasis on an atmospheric fantasy world, though readers differ on the slow-burn pacing, with some finding it very slow. Feedback also expresses anticipation for the next instalment.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the story as engaging and captivating.
- Positive themes: Readers praise the characters, world-building and descriptive writing.
- Mixed feedback: Opinions differ on pacing, with some readers finding the slow burn very slow.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anathema part of a series?
Yes. The listing identifies it as the first book in The Eating Woods.
### What genres and elements does the book feature?
The listing describes gothic dark fantasy with a slow-burn romance, a unique magic system and a touch of horror.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 624 pages.
### What is the story about?
Banished Maevyth Bronwick enters the dangerous Witch Knell and becomes bound up with Zevander Rydainn, an immortal assassin connected to a curse and a dark prophecy.

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## Images

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