


The first idea for Half a Soul came from a singular scene where the protagonist washes her gown in a fountain during a ball. Olivia Atwater submitted her first novel to a publishing company at the age of twelve, but later decided to pursue different careers and continue writing in her spare time. Reviewers appreciated its cozy atmosphere that contrasts with the portrayal of the darker side of London during the period. Dora joins the investigation, which will lead her to confront Lord Hollowvale once again.Ītwater published Half a Soul on her own in 2020, before it was acquired by Orbit Books and re-released in 2022. However, he is busy investigating a mysterious sleeping plague that is spreading among children in the workhouses. After moving to London, Dora meets the royal magician Elias Wilder, who promises to help her find a cure. The novel follows Theodora "Dora" Ettings, a girl unable to feel and express her emotions since the faerie Lord Hollowvale stole half of her soul. It is the first installment in her Regency Faerie Tales trilogy.

Half a Soul is a Regency fantasy romance novel written by Olivia Atwater.
