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L. Starla

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Anne Rice, Cassandra Clare, Tiffany Reisz, Siobhan Davis

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July 2019


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L. Starla is an Australian author who realized early on that "happily ever after" is much more interesting when it’s preceded by a bloodbath or a deal with a demon.

She crafts worlds where the heroes are questionable and the heroines are worse. Whether readers are looking for the ancient magic of the Winter’s Magic Saga or the forbidden psychological tension of The Phoebe Braddock books, they will find stories built on visceral passion, lethal secrets, and the heavy price of desire.

When she isn’t weaving tales of shadows and steam, she’s likely dominating a tabletop board game or losing herself in a dark RPG—proving that her competitive streak is just as lethal as her plot twists.
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L. Starla I generally avoid writer's block by plotting out the key scenes of my story in advance. On the odd occasion when it does strike, I get up and do somet…moreI generally avoid writer's block by plotting out the key scenes of my story in advance. On the odd occasion when it does strike, I get up and do something else, returning to the page feeling refreshed.(less)
L. Starla I absolutely love watching my characters come to life and take over the story writing process.
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I Heart Mr. Collins (Phoebe...

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Art of the Outsider

In the rigid hierarchy of an institution like Sablegate Academy, the choice to wear flowy, hand-embellished garments isn’t just a fashion preference, it is a lineage of artistic defiance. Nina Guevera’s Edgy Bohemian …

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Spellcaster by Jaymin Eve
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The Vibe: A gripping, high-stakes journey that manages to be both emotionally resonant and incredibly fast-paced.
The Review: Spellcaster is an absolute page-turner. Jaymin Eve has crafted a compelling plot that hooks you from the very first chapter a
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The Vibe: Relentless, high-stakes, and emotionally bruising.
The Review: Onyx Storm is where the series truly settles into its Epic title. After the events of Iron Flame, I wasn’t sure how much more my heart could take, but Yarros delivers a masterpi
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The Vibe: Dark, desperate, and breathtakingly bold.
The Review: Iron Flame ramps up the intensity and turns up the heat up to a lethal degree. Rebecca Yarros doesn’t let you catch your breath. The world-building expands significantly here, pulling us
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The Vibe: Evocative, powerful, and deeply human.

The Review: Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens is a masterclass in storytelling. Shankari Chandran has crafted a thought-provoking tear-jerker of a story that resonates long after the final page. Set agains
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The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
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The Vibe: Evocative, lyrical, and hauntingly beautiful. A heart-wrenching mystery wrapped in the shimmering threads of a lost fairytale.

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This story is an absolute masterclass in atmosphere. Patti Callahan Henry’s prose are beautiful, pullin
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Melting Moments by Anna Goldsworthy
Melting Moments
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A delightful book full of laugh out loud moments. I enjoyed the references to Adelaide locations and Aussie icons like the Green & Gold cookbok. Act III was an emotional ride through the end of life journey.
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How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson
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The Vibe: Sharp, witty, and deliciously dark. A wild, high-energy ride that manages both laugh-out-loud humour and genuine thrills.

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I wasn't sure what to expect from a story that promises to blend Slasher Horror with a Rom-Com, but Shailee
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“He took great pleasure in corrupting his beautiful saint,
in clipping her wings so she wouldn’t fly away from him.”
L. Starla, Undeniably Wrong

“Remember, there are some real monsters out there, Lana, and you are safer seeing people for what they are.”
Laelia Starla, Winter's Maiden 1

“Layers of champagne tulle billowed around her hips and the plunging neckline kept drawing his eye.”
L. Starla, Undeniably Wrong

“I’ve been having a lot of... naughty dreams lately. And unwholesome thoughts. I don’t know what it means, or how to stop it.”
Laelia Starla, From Prying Eyes

“My passions, concentrated on a single point, resemble the rays of a sun assembled by a magnifying glass: they immediately set fire to whatever object they find in their way.”
Marquis de Sade, Juliette

“The same wind that blows us off course can turn and carry us home.”
Tiffany Reisz, The Siren

“Stefan suspected it was wrong back then. Reading the Bible confirmed as much, but what he learnt in legal studies was the nail in the coffin.”
Laelia Starla, From Prying Eyes

“He extended his left arm so that his long, guitar playing fingers could wrap around the soft skin of her dainty right hand.”
Laelia Starla, From Prying Eyes

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