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Andrea Renae

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Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance

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Andrea Renae is the award-winning author of Where Darkness Dwells and There Bleeds the Light, the first two books in the Song of the Solas trilogy.

Though she's usually writes fantastical worlds with familiar feels, she can't resist a swoony, sweet romance (with aching themes, of course) once in a while. A lover of cool temperatures, Earl Grey tea, and cheese toast, she prefers home to all other places in the world.

Andrea's a hopeless romantic who always seeks to make everything from written words to baked goods as beautiful as possible. The Canadian prairies may have her heart, but Jesus has her soul.

You can learn more about Andrea's award-winning YA fantasy books at authorarenae.com or by following @a.renae.author on Instagram.

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Average rating: 4.5 · 516 ratings · 197 reviews · 12 distinct works • Similar authors

	Where Darkness Dwells 4.38 avg rating — 299 ratings — published 2023 — 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
	There Bleeds the Light (Song of the Solas Book 2) 4.61 avg rating — 126 ratings — 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
	Summer Sweethearts: A Contemporary Romance Collection by Katie Fitzgerald (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Rachel Lawrence (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Emily Barnett (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.76 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2024 — 2 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
	Tails, Scales, & Tiaras by Meghan Kleinschmidt (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Rachel Lawrence (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Andrea Renae (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.80 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2024 — 2 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
	It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Romance by Katie Fitzgerald (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Rachel Lawrence (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Emily Barnett (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.83 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 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
	Legendary: Havok Season Ten by Andrew Winch (Editor, Contributor), Jim Doran (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), P.J. Benjamin (Contributor) 4.44 avg rating — 9 ratings — 2 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
	Through the Fire: A Science Fantasy Short Story 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 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
	These Ties We Forge by Anne J. Hill (Goodreads Author), Natalie Noel Truitt, Morgan J. Manns 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings — 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
	Though We Bleed by Anne J. Hill (Goodreads Author), Lara E. Madden, Ali Noël 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — 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
	Seasons of Romantasy: Spring (Romantasy Anthologies Book 1) by Rachel Lawrence (Goodreads Author), Meghan Kleinschmidt (Goodreads Author) (editor), Stephany Araujo (editor) 4.57 avg rating — 7 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

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The Huntress (The Huntress #1)

by Carrie Cotten (Goodreads Author)

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Seashells and Other Souvenirs

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Andrea said: " ENDORSEMENT

I laughed, cried, and gasped my way through this brilliant debut. Lawrence has an amazing way of crafting characters who are complex and completely endearing. I felt like I knew Alex’s heart, and by the end of the book, I was a sobbing, ha ...more "

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While the Dark Remains (The Winter Dark, #1)

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Andrea liked Lydia's review of Seashells and Other Souvenirs: "Seashells and Other Souvenirs by Rachel Lawrence is an absolutely beautiful and heartfelt read that stayed with me long after the final page. From the very beginning, I was swept into Alex’s world, one filled with nostalgia, family traditions, and th" Read more of this review »
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Andrea liked Taylor's review of Seashells and Other Souvenirs: "This gave TSITP vibes in the best possible way. Actually this was soooo much better than TSITP! I'd choose this book over that series any day. It had heart. It had tears. It had growth. There was hardly a love triangle and that was a great move. And " Read more of this review »
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I didn’t have quite as much of an emotional attachment to the characters this time, but it was still a gripping book I couldn’t put down! I loved the redemption theme so much.
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Andrea and 2 other people liked Amy Shaw's review of Seashells and Other Souvenirs: "The sweetest, cutest New Adult beach romance I could possibly imagine. I just adored Alex and Jude together so much, and I love when I have the chance to root for characters all throughout the book. I was a little nervous at the beginning when they b" Read more of this review »
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Quotes by Andrea Renae (?)

“Before I understand what I am doing, silent words pour out in a torrent of prayer. Oh, how long my spirit has been bound by bitterness.
But now, a ray of mercy has pierced the hidden dungeon of my soul. My griefs drain away, and hope fills the void. Words of confession become whispers of praise. As my feet move through the streets of Utsanek,
I exchange guilt for forgiveness, resentment for thanksgiving, turmoil for peace.”
― Andrea Renae, Where Darkness Dwells

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“Will killing the light truly free us from the darkness?”
― Andrea Renae, Where Darkness Dwells

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“Elyōn will always shine light in our hearts, but people tend to lose their faith when darkness is all they see.”
― Andrea Renae, Where Darkness Dwells

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“Elyōn will always shine light in our hearts, but people tend to lose their faith when darkness is all they see.”
― Andrea Renae, Where Darkness Dwells

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“All I am left with are these memories, clinging to my thoughts like spiderwebs. One careless breath, and a strand snaps. Tiny threads, nothing to them, yet enough to hold the weight of my world.”
― Andrea Renae, Where Darkness Dwells

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“Will killing the light truly free us from the darkness?”
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“What true strength can there be in a power that blinds, that demands death?”
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“Even in your darkest moment, you are not alone.”
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