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Grim

by Alex Aster · Lightlark

2025 · Amulet Books

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⏳ This series may not be complete yet — 4 of 4 books published

📊 Readers are divided — ratings range from 4.6 AMZ to 4.1 GR

About this book

Finally, get inside the mind of the dark and brooding love interest everyone's been talking about! This novella pulls back the curtain on Grim's perspective, revealing the motivations and emotional journey that led him down the path toward Isla—and it's absolutely gripping. Through his own voice, you'll experience pivotal moments from their love story with a whole new intensity, watching his carefully guarded walls crack in ways you won't see coming. If you thought you knew where your heart stood in this romantic battle, think again—this intimate look at Grim's side might just have you rethinking everything!

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Dark, brooding gothic romance with emotional intensity. Blend moody indie, ethereal atmospheric soundscapes, and haunting orchestral elements. Think Hozier's melancholy, Evanescence's darkness, and soft vulnerability beneath steel walls. Sweet, closed-door tension.

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