About the Author

Isabel Sterling is a queer writer of young adult novels. Before finding her way to the world of books, Isabel channeled her love of storytelling into a music composition degree, where she dreamed of scoring Disney films. These days, Isabel works in student housing and writes stories about magic and murder. She lives in central NY with her wife and their brood of furry children: cats Oliver and December, and a mischievous puppy named Lily.

Reviews

Praise for These Witches Don't Burn "Though this is not a coming-out story, Hannah's proud lesbianism is prominent in this thoroughly entertaining mystery. With the presence of a fluffy romance and the promise of an action-packed sequel, readers will drink this one up." --BCCB

A quick, fun read with magic and light romance. --VOYA "Propelled by suspenseful paranormal drama, Sterling's debut also touches on deeper subject matter in its thoughtful depiction of the manipulative, potentially abusive relationship between Hannah and Veronica." --Publishers Weekly

"Sterling's rich, magical world dazzles readers with its fantastic intricacies. Suspense, romance, and wit go hand in hand, and the thrills run right up to the last page." --Richelle Mead, #1 international bestselling author of The Glittering Court and Vampire Academy series An enchanting mystery, simmering with intrigue. Once you start These Witches Don't Burn, you'll be utterly spellbound. --Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of the Reign of the Fallen series These Witches Don't Burn is an original, thrillingly romantic spin on the classic teen witch tale. Infused with page-turning suspense, bittersweet romance, shocking twists, and tragic turns, Sterling has written a standout debut. Never sentimental, often sweet, but unafraid to break your heart, the writing is as lovely, vibrant, and ruthless as its characters. --Dana Mele, author of People Like Us An enchanting debut from Isabel Sterling. I'd be in for the note-perfect f/f romance alone, but These Witches Don't Burn perfectly blends a fun teenage relationship story with a delightfully dark and twisty supernatural thriller. A lovely witchy book full of complicated girls and a world rich with queer characters. It'll leave you wanting a coven of your own. --Britta Lundin, author of Ship It and writer on Riverdale Sterling's debut meshes high magical stakes with the raw, real human emotions of broken hearts and new love, creating a book that's utterly bewitching in every way. --Dahlia Adler, author of Under the Lights "A fun, fresh contemporary fantasy with one of the most endearing and authentic casts I've read. Complicated friendships, deeply relatable romantic entanglements, and Salem's long history make this book an unforgettable read." --Katherine Locke, author of The Girl with the Red Balloon