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Yumi and the Nightmare Painter
A temple ritualist whose duty is to keep spirits at bay and a struggling painter with a strange gift find their lives linked in an unusual way. A standalone fantasy with a romantic heart and a dreamlike setting.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2023
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 365
- Format
- Book 2 of 3 in Hoid's Travails
Read this if you like a gentle, imaginative standalone fantasy with a romance and a sense of wonder.
Skip this if you want large-scale battles, because this one stays small and character-focused.
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Quick answers about Yumi and the Nightmare Painter
- What is Yumi and the Nightmare Painter about?
- A temple ritualist whose duty is to keep spirits at bay and a struggling painter with a strange gift find their lives linked in an unusual way. A standalone fantasy with a romantic heart and a dreamlike setting.
- Who should read Yumi and the Nightmare Painter?
- Read it if you like a gentle, imaginative standalone fantasy with a romance and a sense of wonder. Skip it if you want large-scale battles, because this one stays small and character-focused.
- How long and how fast is Yumi and the Nightmare Painter?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 365 pages, first published in 2023.
- Does Yumi and the Nightmare Painter have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Yumi and the Nightmare Painter for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Yumi and the Nightmare Painter; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Yumi and the Nightmare Painter?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Tress of the Emerald Sea, Howl's Moving Castle, The Night Circus.
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The Night Circus Equally atmospheric, with beautiful imagery and a love story shaped by magic.
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