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Iris Retzlaff

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Born

November 17

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Fantasy

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November 2015

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Iris Retzlaff (they/she) is a neurodivergent queer fantasy author from a tiny forgotten corner of the world.
They have a MA in British and American Studies, but like to say it’s in Escapism with a minor in Procrastination.

While some of their stories are lighthearted and full of humour, others rather want to break your heart than make you laugh.

They also answer to Fen and can often be found on Instagram or occasionally on Tumblr @fendassor_scribbles

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Average rating: 4.44 · 57 ratings · 35 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	How to Become a Hero... Maybe (Happily Maybe After #1) 4.18 avg rating — 28 ratings — published 2023 — 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
	Moon's Lament (Moon's Lament, #1) 4.77 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2024 — 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
	Of Pixies, Dragons, and Rotten Apples (Happily Maybe After #2) 4.50 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2023 — 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
	Happily Maybe After (Happily Maybe After #3) 4.83 avg rating — 6 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

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Series by Iris Retzlaff

Happily Maybe After (3 books)
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Iris Retzlaff (Goodreads Author)

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Moon's Lament (1 book)
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Iris Retzlaff (Goodreads Author)

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