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M. Stevenson

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Website

https://marinastevenson.com/

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Fantasy, Romance

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June 2020

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M. Stevenson is a writer, educator, and naturalist with degrees from Brown University (BA, Geology-Biology) and the University of Idaho (MEd, Environmental Education). An avid swing dancer, she’s often found dancing Lindy Hop or wandering the woods talking to plants and birds. She is based in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

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Average rating: 3.57 · 6,601 ratings · 2,034 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	Behooved 3.55 avg rating — 6,489 ratings — published 2025 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Artifice & Access: A Disability in Fantasy Anthology by Ella T. Holmes (Editor), Ashley N.Y. Sheesley (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), M. Stevenson (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.63 avg rating — 71 ratings — published 2025 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Exquisite Poison Anthology by Keira F. Jacobs (Goodreads Author), A.E. Kincaid, J.L. Vampa (Goodreads Author) 4.64 avg rating — 36 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Enter Here: An Anthology of Portals by M. Stevenson (Goodreads Author) (Editor), C.J. Subko (Editor), Claire Jia-Wen 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	This Treacherous Night it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — expected publication 2027	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Small Wonders Magazine Issue 16 by Sylvie Althoff, Stephen Granade (editor), Ian Li it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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M. Stevenson rated a book it was amazing The Killing Spell by Shay Kauwe (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This has been one of my most anticipated reads ever since it was first announced, and it did not disappoint! Clever, fast-paced, and full of heart, The Killing Spell is a thoroughly enjoyable read and a fantastic debut. The action scenes are cracklin ...more
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M. Stevenson rated a book it was amazing Pot Shot by Laura Piper Lee (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Laura Piper Lee really went, "Awkward meet cute? Hold my beer." This book is an absolute riot. It's ridiculous and campy and so much fun--and it managed to make me snort out loud with laughter multiple times while also being a deeply moving examinatio ...more
Mar 04, 2026 11:13AM · 1 like · like · see review
M. Stevenson has read The Antiquarian's Object of Desire (Love's Academic, #3) by India Holton (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This was fun! I've really enjoyed this series, and while I'm not often a fan of friends to lovers, this one pulled it off quite well. The antiques were fun and I loved Amelia and Caleb. Can't wait for India Holton's next! Thank you to NetGalley and th ...more
Feb 19, 2026 02:03PM · 2 likes · like · see review
M. Stevenson rated a book it was amazing Scandal of the Summer by Alexandra Vasti (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A truly excellent romp! I always have such a great time with Alexandra Vasti's books, so I slammed the request button as soon as I saw this one and read it as a treat on a plane. I adored the whole cast and can't wait for the rest of the series--whil ...more
Feb 16, 2026 02:04PM · 3 likes · like · see review
M. Stevenson rated a book it was amazing Fossil Feud by Maggie North (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I adored this! Maggie North is an auto-buy (auto-request?) author for me, and this one didn't disappoint! The paleontology felt realistic and well-researched and I really enjoyed the dynamic between the main characters as well as the discussion of mi ...more
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M. Stevenson rated a book it was amazing The Demon Star by Jesse Aragon (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I was lucky enough both to read a very early version of this book AND to officially blurb it! Official blurb: Both epic and intimate, The Demon Star is a piercing examination of faith and tyranny that grips readers by the throat and drags them on a de ...more
Jan 30, 2026 12:32PM · 2 likes · like · see review
M. Stevenson wants to read Gravespell (Mages & Murder, #1) by James Trevino (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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M. Stevenson rated a book it was amazing A Curse Carved in Ink by Tzeyi Koay (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Lush and lyrical, A Curse Carved in Ink deftly depicts a richly imagined world of mythical creatures, deadly trials, and a magical realm whose wonders and horrors will have readers glued to the page. A beautiful and haunting story of love in all its ...more
Jan 23, 2026 01:31PM · 5 likes · like · see review
M. Stevenson wants to read The Ironfell Inheritance (The Ironfell Inheritance, #1) by Maria Meservey	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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M. Stevenson wants to read Madder Lake by Katie Wu (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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