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Half a Soul

Written by: Olivia Atwater
Narrated by: Madeleine Leslay
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“Whimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm” (India Holton), Olivia Atwater’s delightful debut will transport you to a magical version of Regency England, where the only thing more meddlesome than a fairy is a marriage-minded mother!

It’s difficult to find a husband in Regency England when you’re a young lady with only half a soul.

Ever since she was cursed by a faerie, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear or embarrassment—an unfortunate condition that leaves her prone to accidental scandal. Dora hopes to be a quiet, sensible wallflower during the London Season—but when Elias Wilder, the strange, handsome, and utterly ill-mannered Lord Sorcier, discovers her condition, she is instead drawn into peculiar and dangerous faerie affairs.

If her reputation can survive both her curse and her sudden connection with the least-liked man in all high society, then she and her family may yet reclaim their normal place in the world. But the longer Dora spends with Elias, the more she begins to suspect that one may indeed fall in love even with only half a soul.

Praise for Half a Soul

“Whimsical but never frivolous, sweet but not sugary. I loved it.” (Alix E. Harrow)

“Delightful. Half a Soul is the definition of a comfort read.” (Hannah Whitten)

“I wolfed this down with great pleasure.” (KJ Charles)

“This winsome, whimsical fantasy romance sweeps you off your feet.” (Megan Bannen)

“Smart and subversive, Half a Soul will ignite your heart—and your hope.” (Shelley Parker-Chan)

“A perfect historical fantasy romance: warm, sparkling with magic, dangerous, and delightful.” (Tasha Suri)

©2020 Olivia Atwater (P)2022 Orbit
Fantasy Fiction Historical England Young Adult Marriage Paranormal Feel-Good Romance

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Such a lovely read

This was such a sweet book, I loved the world and the magic but most of all I adored the characters. Such a sweet love story and it was performed to perfection ❤️

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Beautiful story

The story is beautiful and intriguing. the world building is effortless and complex. it has themes of anti-ableism, anti-war, equality, human rights and anti-wealth inequity. It was described ato be as fairylore mixed with pride and prejudice. it has a similar humour infused within it. The main character Dora is " neurodiverse" (half a soul) and with those characteristics she finds love, stops an evil and is beloved. highly recommend

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Madeleine Leslay and Olivia Atwater — I need more.

I have already read "Half a Soul" and "Ten Thousand Stitches". I was in a depressive slump and decided to listen to the audible books, and wow, it was such a treat!

I'm a forever fan. Thank you for producing wonderful, whimsical tales that are a much-needed respite in this chaotic world. ♥

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How soon is too soon to reread it?

I love, loved, loved this book!!! This story and all the characters are like a warm hug. If you enjoyed howls moving castle then this is the book for you!

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I enjoyed the audio

Tried physically reading this but felt bored halfway through… Put it down for a year and came back to it. Decided to try the audio version which worked much better for me… Actually ended up enjoying it quite a bit.

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A lovely easy listen

A lovely fantasy romance. If you are looking for a story that will charm you and make you laugh, pick this up.

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entertaining, couldn't stop listening

This story, taking place in an England that incorporates Magic and the Fae, captivated me and was entertaining. I enjoyed the interesting characters and was impressed with the wide scope of issues that they had to deal with (PTSD, war, class/cast problems, finding their identity despite the pressure of expectations from those around them, trying to honor other living beings and work for justice...) The author displayed knowledge of what life was like for the different classes in London at that time. (I had not expected much historical accuracy when I picked up this audiobook.) A huge shout out to the narrator: amazing job!! I'm looking forward to listening to more stories from this author.

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similar to Emily wildes encyclopedia style

much enjoyed. slow burning romance on a tender innocent perspective. the narrator is one of my favorites - she is exceptional at bringing characters to life

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