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Raluca M. Matara

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Fantasy, Romance, Gay and Lesbian

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Raluca M. Matara, by day a strategy whiz at a multinational company, dived into fantastical worlds with her debut novel "The Opposite Worlds" which flips the script on societal norms, creating a world where love is love.

Raluca has a knack for sparking conversations about inclusion, all while keeping things entertaining. Her debut novel is just the beginning of her literary adventure, though, and readers can expect even more captivating stories that challenge the ordinary. And just so you know, Raluca's passions don't end with writing. She loves to paint as well so you'll see amazing illustrations in her books! ...more

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Average rating: 4.05 · 168 ratings · 125 reviews · 8 distinct works • Similar authors

	Winter's Winter: A sapphic romcom 4.05 avg rating — 57 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
	Not What I Ordered: A Sapphic Novella (The Unexpected Series Book 1) 4.03 avg rating — 36 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
	Amelia Davies and Her Five Monsters: Prequel of The Opposite Worlds 3.79 avg rating — 38 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
	Exactly What I Needed : A Sapphic Romance (The Unexpected Series Book 2) 4.68 avg rating — 19 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
	The Opposite Worlds 3.88 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2024 — 5 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
	Amelia Davies E I Suoi Cinque Mostri by Raluca M. Matara (Goodreads Author), Sienna Zini (Goodreads Author) (translator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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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A Game of Hearts and Heists (Girl Games, #1)

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1984

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Perfect book for an autumn day! I loved this one so much! The flowery writing, the chemistry between the main characters, their arcs! All make the perfect combination for a cozy fantasy romance.
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