Nina Varela is a nationally awarded writer of screenplays, short fiction, poetry, and novels. In May 2017, she graduated magna cum laude from USC's School of Cinematic Arts with a BFA in Writing for Screen & Television. She is originally from Durham, North Carolina, where she grew up on a hippie commune in the middle of the woods. She now lives in Los Angeles.
“Crier’s War is a beautiful poem of a book. Fans of both fantasy
and sci-fi: this book is for you.” — Tara Sim, Author of the
Timekeeper Trilogy
“Dizzying political machinations intertwine with a burgeoning
romance. The plot zooms ahead with nail-biting tension. A fresh,
suspenseful take on the robot apocalypse.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Rife with mystery, romantic tension, and political intrigue,
Varela’s debut novel is perfect for readers craving queer fantasy
with dense world building.” — Booklist
“A lush #OwnVoices fantasy debut with science fiction elements and
LGBTQIA+ representation, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas’s Throne
of Glass.” — School Library Journal
“Masterful storytelling, woven with gorgeous poetic prose. You
can’t help but be lured into this vividly imagined world. As
heart-wrenching as it is unforgettable.” — Erin Summerill, author
of the Clash of Kingdoms trilogy
"Captivating political machinations among intricately linked
characters create a suspenseful read with particular appeal to fans
of queer romance." — Publishers Weekly
“This interesting mesh of sci-fi and fantasy situates androids
within court intrigue, enhanced with a steamy, well-paced lesbian
romance that will make readers impatient to nab the next novel.” —
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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