Avina St. Graves
Avina St. Graves has published 7 books across 2 series. The recommended reading order starts with Death's Obsession (2023).
Avina St. Graves writes romance novels. From an early age, she spent her days imagining fantasy worlds and dreamy fictional men, which spurred on her introverted tendencies. In all her day dreaming, there seemed to be a reoccurring theme of morally grey female characters, love interests who belonged in prison, and unnecessary trauma and bloodshed. By day, she works a white-collar job, but she dreams of writing full time – and unleashing even more red flags for readers to fall in love with.
St. Graves made her debut as a novelist in 2023 with Death's Obsession. Her stories are known for their deliciously chaotic characters, emotional trauma, and a healthy dose of bloodshed. When she isn't reading, writing, doom scrolling, or figuring out how to make red flags look green, you can find her holed up in bed, combating the three Ps: back pain, neck pain, and knee pain.
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Order of Standalone Novels
- Tags---DescriptionHe's coming for you. Death is not meant to arrive with love letters and gifts, but the entity tasked with taking souls has fixated on her, reminding her she is his night monster, his dark love, his perfect other. Though he refused her soul when she should have died, and even when she offered it on a silver platter, he now watches her, taunts her with messages, and marks her body as she sleeps. He took the people she loved, but no one believed her when she claimed to see a faceless man on the night of the accident. Now, Death is the only thing keeping her alive. While no one can escape him, she is actively chasing him. Where will this obsession lead?Publication dateJune 9, 2023Amazon rating4/5Print length178LanguageEnglish
- Tags---DescriptionThree years ago, Roman Riviera left me with monsters. Tonight, I found him in the middle of the night, soaked in my family's blood, carving his initials into my foster brother's skin. He tied me up and dragged me away from the life I had made without him. He was my knight in shining armor once, a fellow foster kid who promised forever. But Roman Riviera is a liar. He says I'm never getting away from him, that he's back for good. I don't believe him.Publication dateDecember 12, 2023Amazon rating4/5Print length391LanguageEnglishPublisherAvina St. Graves
- Tags---DescriptionWhat goes around, comes around? You torch my house, I demolish yours? Kohen Osman is a pyromaniac who keeps trying to steal the narrator's gig—which is stealing. The difference is, he has sticky fingers because he's a spoiled brat who thinks he's better than the family of junkies that live down the block. Life at reform school was supposed to offer freedom from both Kohen and family, but that freedom was short and not sweet. There's only so much a person can take before they turn to dust. One day, he'll burn for everything he's done. They all will. And the narrator will be the one who lights the match.Publication dateMay 22, 2024Amazon rating4.1/5Print length486LanguageEnglish
- Tags---DescriptionKristy Gallagher thought she had escaped her past when she fled her abusive husband and his criminal empire, finding refuge in Bali. But her newfound safety shatters when the King of the Krakens, a creature of sharp claws and grasping tentacles, decides she is to be his bride. Kristy, who has already slain one monster, now faces a terror lurking beyond the shore. Ordus, King of the Dead Lands, is the last of his bloodline and the only hope to break a curse plaguing his kingdom. His fated bride should not be human, yet Kristy calls to him like no other. He drags her to his island, determined to convince her he is not a monster to be feared, but her soul mate who will protect her from all harm—even his own people. Can he win her heart, or will his kingdom fall?Publication dateJune 5, 2025Amazon rating4/5Print length384LanguageEnglish
- TagsromanceDescriptionMina knows three things: she hates sports, she’s obsessed with an ice hockey player, and sliding into his DMs is the best and worst thing she’s ever done. Dark romance author Mina Mendoza knows everything about star player Leo Duval—his tattoos, his aunt’s holidays, the layout of his house—but he doesn’t know she exists. Until she messages him in the middle of the night, comparing him to her latest hero. She forgets that men can be cruel. What starts as one message escalates into screenshots and a drunken group chat that alters both their lives. Leo knows things about Mina too: her phone password, that her roommate forgets to lock the door, and that she sleeps like the dead. Mina might have been stalking him first, but he can do it better.Publication dateApril 29, 2026Amazon rating4.1/5Print length420LanguageEnglish
- TagsromanceDescriptionA serial killer prowls the city, turning violence into art, but only a film student sees the connections between the macabre motifs. When she recreates one of his murders for a university project, she unknowingly presents it to the killer himself: Professor Maddox Shaw, an artist struggling for inspiration and entangled in a dangerous secret society. Their forbidden attraction ignites, but sleeping with your professor is one thing; sleeping with a serial killer is another. Trouble finds her not from Maddox, but from the powerful figures who control him and will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. Yet, Maddox won’t let anything happen to her, especially when he’s proven he’s capable of anything—even murder. Can she survive the secrets surrounding him, or will she become another exhibit in his deadly collection?Publication dateAugust 4, 2026Print length400LanguageEnglishPublisherGallery Books
Order of The Exodus Books
- Tags---DescriptionThree days is all it took for everyone I love to die. The fall from grace hurt. I was one of the few specialist snipers in the military who is a woman. I made a name for myself. Set records. But death has a way of changing everyone. The descent from Special Forces, to dirty fighting pits, to becoming a bodyguard for the man whose heart I broke, I never thought I’d stop drowning. One night is all it took for everything to change. One shot is all I need. My name is Zalak Bhatia. They call me Scorpion.Publication dateAugust 23, 2024Amazon rating4.2/5Print length246LanguageEnglish
Frequently Asked Questions about Avina St. Graves
Avina St. Graves writes romance novels. Her books are often characterized by morally grey female characters, love interests who challenge conventional morality, and significant emotional depth. She is known for creating chaotic characters and including elements of trauma and bloodshed in her narratives. Readers often find her work explores themes of redemption and the complexities of love, even when characters exhibit red flag traits. The books are designed for readers who enjoy intense emotional journeys and unconventional romance tropes.
For readers looking to start with Avina St. Graves, begin with her debut novel, Death's Obsession, published in 2023. This book introduces the signature style and thematic elements found throughout her work. Following this, Skin of a Sinner, also from 2023, offers another standalone exploration of her characteristic blend of romance and darker themes. These two novels provide a solid introduction to her approach to character development and plot.
The standalone novels by Avina St. Graves do not need to be read in any specific order, as each tells a self-contained story. However, her series, The Exodus Books, requires sequential reading. The first book in this series is Scorpion, released in 2024. While the standalones can be enjoyed individually, reading Scorpion is necessary to follow the narrative arc of The Exodus series. Readers can choose to begin with any of the standalone novels if they prefer not to start with a series.
Avina St. Graves writes both standalone novels and series. Her standalone novels include Death's Obsession (2023), Skin of a Sinner (2023), Fiery Little Thing (2024), The Saltwater Curse (2025), and Midnight Message (2026), with one additional standalone planned. She also writes a series titled The Exodus Books, which began with Scorpion in 2024. This dual approach allows readers to engage with her work through individual stories or a more extended narrative arc.
As of early 2024, Avina St. Graves has published three books: Death's Obsession (2023), Skin of a Sinner (2023), and Scorpion (2024). She has several upcoming titles scheduled, including Fiery Little Thing (2024), The Saltwater Curse (2025), and Midnight Message (2026). An additional standalone novel is also planned beyond 2026, bringing the total number of published and announced books to seven. Her bibliography is expanding with both standalone romance novels and entries in her series.
The first book Avina St. Graves wrote is Death's Obsession, published in 2023. This novel marked her debut as a novelist. It immediately established her characteristic style, featuring morally grey characters and intense emotional themes. Readers who pick up this book will encounter the blend of romance, trauma, and bloodshed that defines her narrative approach. Death's Obsession serves as the entry point into her fictional worlds and the types of relationships she explores.
Avina St. Graves's most recent book is Scorpion, released in 2024. This novel is the first installment in her series, The Exodus Books. It continues her exploration of intense relationships and complex characters, fitting within the broader scope of her romance writing. Following Scorpion, her next scheduled release is Fiery Little Thing, a standalone novel set to be published in 2024, which will be her fourth book overall.
Avina St. Graves writes romance novels. Her work is known for featuring morally grey characters, love interests who often push boundaries, and themes of emotional trauma and conflict. While the core genre is romance, her narratives frequently incorporate elements that add intensity and darkness, such as bloodshed and challenging character dynamics. This blend appeals to readers who enjoy romance with a darker, more complex edge, often described as 'red flag' romance.
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