The Society for Soulless Girls

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A dark academia thriller romance with a supernatural twist. From the winner of the Comedy Women in Print Prize
An intimate exploration of womens anger, bladed with mystery and sapphic desire. Laura Steven has cut a modern Gothic gem, leaving room for glints of her trademark humour Samantha Shannon

Ten years ago, four students lost their lives in the infamous North Tower murders at the elite Carvell College of Arts, forcing Carvell to close its doors.

Now Carvell is reopening, and fearless student Lottie is determined to find out what really happened. But when her roommate, Alice, stumbles upon a sinister soul-splitting ritual hidden in Carvells haunted library, the North Tower claims another victim.

Can Lottie uncover the truth before the North Tower strikes again Can Alice reverse the ritual before her monstrous alter ego consumes her And can they stop flirting for literally fifteen seconds in order to do this

Exploring possession and ambition, lust and bloodlust, femininity and violence, The Society of Soulless Girls is perfect for fans of Ace of Spaces, The Secret History and The Inheritance Games.

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An intimate exploration of womens anger, bladed with mystery and sapphic desire. Laura Steven has cut a modern Gothic gem, leaving room for glints of her trademark humour Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE

A twisty, sexy, smart haunting of a book, full of eloquent rage' Kiran Millwood-Hargrave, bestselling author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS

A fast-paced feminist horror, that manages to be oh-so-romantic and oh-so-haunting all at once Alexandra Christo, bestselling author of TO KILL A KINGDOM

Author Bio

Laura Steven is an author, journalist and screenwriter from the northernmost town in England. She has an MA in Creative Writing and works at a non-profit organisation supporting women in the creative arts. Her TV pilot, Clickbait, was a finalist in British Comedy's 2016 Sitcom Mission. The Exact Opposite of Okay is her first book for young adults.