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Elegy of the Dreamer: Book Three of A Dreamer's Misfortune
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Expected 24 Feb 26Death is not the end. I will find you again.
The veil has fallen. Gavriel shows no signs of awakening from his cursed slumber, and Lark despairs. When she feels the first stirrings of her power return, the power she relinquished when she became mortal once more, she can’t decide if it’s a blessing or a curse. Has the fall of the veil restored a sorely needed advantage, or is she losing the humanity she’d sacrificed everything for?
As their enemies gather in strength, so must they gather courage if they’re to halt the greatest threat of destruction the world has ever faced. A reaper, a wolf, an assassin, a rogue, a scholar, a hunter, a lost soul, and a princess of a fractured kingdom. All must rise and fight if they are to stand a chance of surviving this war.
Perhaps the dreamer’s misfortune was in waking. In finding the truth of the world.
In this epic conclusion of the Dreamer’s Misfortune trilogy, the fate of Lark’s world hangs in the balance, threatening all who remain to plunge into darkness.
Elegy of the Dreamer is a dark reimagining of Sleeping Beauty.
“More than a simple retelling of a children's classic, this original fantasy is psychologically riveting and endlessly original.” —Indies Today on Songs of the Wicked
The veil has fallen. Gavriel shows no signs of awakening from his cursed slumber, and Lark despairs. When she feels the first stirrings of her power return, the power she relinquished when she became mortal once more, she can’t decide if it’s a blessing or a curse. Has the fall of the veil restored a sorely needed advantage, or is she losing the humanity she’d sacrificed everything for?
As their enemies gather in strength, so must they gather courage if they’re to halt the greatest threat of destruction the world has ever faced. A reaper, a wolf, an assassin, a rogue, a scholar, a hunter, a lost soul, and a princess of a fractured kingdom. All must rise and fight if they are to stand a chance of surviving this war.
Perhaps the dreamer’s misfortune was in waking. In finding the truth of the world.
In this epic conclusion of the Dreamer’s Misfortune trilogy, the fate of Lark’s world hangs in the balance, threatening all who remain to plunge into darkness.
Elegy of the Dreamer is a dark reimagining of Sleeping Beauty.
“More than a simple retelling of a children's classic, this original fantasy is psychologically riveting and endlessly original.” —Indies Today on Songs of the Wicked
737 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication February 24, 2026
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About the author
C.A. Farran
6 books129 followersC.A. Farran is an emerging author of dark fantasy. She’s addicted to video games, Kit Kats, and energy drinks.
Farran grew up by the sea on a steady intake of fairytales, renaissance fairs, and mythology. She’s always felt a profound connection to horror and dark fantasy, spending her childhood searching the woods for monsters and magic.
Now, she spends her days photographing nature in Maine with her two cats; Commander and Demon, her husband, and their wildling.
This is C.A.’s first novel, but her short story "Safe Travels" can be found in the anthology "Frontiers: Past, Present, and Future" by Owl Hollow Press.
To stay updated on her shenanigans, check out cafarran.com
Farran grew up by the sea on a steady intake of fairytales, renaissance fairs, and mythology. She’s always felt a profound connection to horror and dark fantasy, spending her childhood searching the woods for monsters and magic.
Now, she spends her days photographing nature in Maine with her two cats; Commander and Demon, her husband, and their wildling.
This is C.A.’s first novel, but her short story "Safe Travels" can be found in the anthology "Frontiers: Past, Present, and Future" by Owl Hollow Press.
To stay updated on her shenanigans, check out cafarran.com
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I am so incredibly honored to have been able to read an advanced copy of this book.
(By the way, I’m not a paid reviewer, I just genuinely obsess over books I love and won’t shut up)
I have been in love with these books ever since I read the first one, the characters and world capturing my heart and staying rooted deeply inside! The way I feel like these characters, are in a way, family to me makes this last installment even more bittersweet as the final chapter is closed.
I absolutely adore Farran’s writing style and enjoy every intricately woven piece coming together to round out the overall story or character arch. The way she can make me care so deeply for a character in such a short time whether they be a long lasting character or not, is so incredibly impressive. The tie in of fairytales with a twist is also done in such a unique and beautiful way, almost feeling nostalgic in ways you wouldn’t think.
One thing I really love about these characters is that Farran isn’t afraid to give them unlikable moments, which really sells them as real and tangible for me. In fantasy, it is so easy to make characters infallible and heavily protected by plot armor that they can do no wrong, but she allows her characters to make bad decisions, to make mistakes, but to also learn from them and grow.
With each book, I grew alongside each character, feeling like I was inside the story itself, a lush and vivid picture painted in my mind every step of the way. It was truly so sad to come to the conclusion of these books, not wanting to finish so it could live on longer, but it was so rewarding to see the final story play out.
(By the way, I’m not a paid reviewer, I just genuinely obsess over books I love and won’t shut up)
I have been in love with these books ever since I read the first one, the characters and world capturing my heart and staying rooted deeply inside! The way I feel like these characters, are in a way, family to me makes this last installment even more bittersweet as the final chapter is closed.
I absolutely adore Farran’s writing style and enjoy every intricately woven piece coming together to round out the overall story or character arch. The way she can make me care so deeply for a character in such a short time whether they be a long lasting character or not, is so incredibly impressive. The tie in of fairytales with a twist is also done in such a unique and beautiful way, almost feeling nostalgic in ways you wouldn’t think.
One thing I really love about these characters is that Farran isn’t afraid to give them unlikable moments, which really sells them as real and tangible for me. In fantasy, it is so easy to make characters infallible and heavily protected by plot armor that they can do no wrong, but she allows her characters to make bad decisions, to make mistakes, but to also learn from them and grow.
With each book, I grew alongside each character, feeling like I was inside the story itself, a lush and vivid picture painted in my mind every step of the way. It was truly so sad to come to the conclusion of these books, not wanting to finish so it could live on longer, but it was so rewarding to see the final story play out.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I started to keep notes on this, and then forgot to keep going... Here's what I remember:
* Can I 5⭐ at 25%
* If this isn't LotR found families with all the romances, I'm not sure what is
* Can I live with Langford and Alistair (actually, maybe not 🤭 Nextdoor neighbours then... )
* [Spoilers] well, that sounds like an audiobook.
No, I'm not going into this bit by bit. I can't. It's like a puzzle. There are so many pieces and each is an important part to a bigger picture. This was a wonderfully put together book, ending a trilogy that told a vast story.
You can take the story at face value (let's beat the bad guys) and it would still be fun to read. But to slow down and look into the depths of it... I felt deeply moved to be reading something that was taking my mind off of all the things but also settling in to something that addressed and started to heal some wounds too.
The found family in this book is incredible. Tolkien's Fellowship is maybe my favourite band of unlikely beings on a quest. Farran's band of unlikely souls forming their wee family is as close to that as I've read so far.
The characters are so varied, and the way they relate to each other is so fun and companionable that this whole series was just a joy to read, but definitely by this book, I felt that I knew these characters and wanted all the good things for them all.
If you're a reader of fantasy and want to get lost in something epic, this series will not disappoint!
* Can I 5⭐ at 25%
* If this isn't LotR found families with all the romances, I'm not sure what is
* Can I live with Langford and Alistair (actually, maybe not 🤭 Nextdoor neighbours then... )
* [Spoilers] well, that sounds like an audiobook.
No, I'm not going into this bit by bit. I can't. It's like a puzzle. There are so many pieces and each is an important part to a bigger picture. This was a wonderfully put together book, ending a trilogy that told a vast story.
You can take the story at face value (let's beat the bad guys) and it would still be fun to read. But to slow down and look into the depths of it... I felt deeply moved to be reading something that was taking my mind off of all the things but also settling in to something that addressed and started to heal some wounds too.
The found family in this book is incredible. Tolkien's Fellowship is maybe my favourite band of unlikely beings on a quest. Farran's band of unlikely souls forming their wee family is as close to that as I've read so far.
The characters are so varied, and the way they relate to each other is so fun and companionable that this whole series was just a joy to read, but definitely by this book, I felt that I knew these characters and wanted all the good things for them all.
If you're a reader of fantasy and want to get lost in something epic, this series will not disappoint!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Poignant and hopeful. Moving and devastating. This was a magnificent conclusion to a soul-stirring trilogy. I absolutely adore the entire cast of characters — they're truly some of the most touching relationships and friendships I've ever had the pleasure of reading. This book brought me to tears so many times, both happy and sad. I really enjoyed how rich and layered the world-building and lore are. This series is a gripping, evocative feast for the imagination and it's so bittersweet to have finished it. Thank you so much to the author, C.A. Farran for the ARC, and for dreaming up and sharing this masterpiece of a story with all of us.
Review of advance copy received from Author
My favorite of the trilogy! Usually books get worse as a series goes on, but these get better and better! #justiceforHugo
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