Laura E. Weymouth
Laura E. Weymouth has published 6 books. The recommended reading order starts with The Light Between Worlds (2018).
Laura E. Weymouth is a Canadian author who writes YA fantasy novels and made her debut in 2018 with The Light Between Worlds, a book that became a Junior Library Guild selection and landed on The Times of London's Best Books of 2018 list. Born and raised in the Niagara region of Ontario, she now lives at the edge of the woods in western New York with her husband, two daughters, an anxious dog, several cats, chickens, and one small dragon.
Weymouth is the sixth consecutive generation of her family to move from one country to another, a pattern of border-crossing that runs through her own life and work. She brings that sense of movement between worlds to her fantasy writing, where characters navigate the spaces between different realities and the pull of home across impossible distances.
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Order of Standalone Novels
- Tagsfantasynon-fictionromancechildrenhistorical-fictionDescriptionEvelyn Hapwell returns from another world. She doesn't want to be back. The war is over. London rebuilds. Her sister Philippa adjusts, thrives even, but Evelyn cannot shake the forests of that other place. The light there was different. The purpose was clear. Five years they spent in a magical realm during World War II, three siblings called to fight a battle not their own. They came home heroes in a war no one else remembers. Now Philippa moves forward while Evelyn remains trapped between worlds, unable to reconcile the girl she was there with the woman she's supposed to become here. This is a story about the cost of fantasy, the weight of returning, and what happens when the adventure ends but you're still fighting. Weymouth writes grief with precision. She understands that some homecomings feel like exile.Publication dateOctober 23, 2018Amazon rating4.3/5Print length368LanguageEnglishPublisherHarperCollins
- Tagsyoung-adultfantasyromanceparanormal-romancehistorical-fictionhorrorDescriptionThere are places where magic and duty intertwine so tightly that to betray one is to betray both, and in Laura E. Weymouth's atmospheric tale, that place is a living, breathing estate with thorns for veins and secrets buried deep in its roots. The air here is thick with old promises and older consequences, where every choice carries the weight of loyalty tested and trust broken. Violet Sterling has spent her life bound to Burleigh House, a great estate infused with dangerous magic that demands constant care and sacrifice. When her father is imprisoned for treason against the crown, Violet is cast out from the only home she has ever known, severed from the house that is as much a part of her as her own heartbeat. But Burleigh is dying without her, its magic turning wild and destructive, and Violet must return to save it even as the king's suspicion falls heavy upon her shoulders. The cost of salvation is steep, and Violet finds herself caught between her love for Burleigh and the terrible price it demands, between the boy who has become the house's new caretaker and the truth about her father's supposed betrayal. Every day the house grows more unstable, its magic more desperate, and Violet must decide how much of herself she is willing to sacrifice. This is a story of fierce devotion and impossible choices, where love for a place can be both salvation and ruin, and where the line between loyalty and treason blurs…Publication dateSeptember 10, 2019Amazon rating4.1/5Print length352LanguageEnglishPublisherHarperCollins
- Tagsyoung-adultfantasynon-fictionromancehistorical-fictionDescriptionA Rush of Wings is a story about the fierce, unbreakable bond between sisters and the lengths we'll go to when love demands everything from us. Laura E. Weymouth crafts a tale that pulses with devotion and desperation, where the stakes are nothing less than life and death, and the only currency that matters is sacrifice. When one sister falls gravely ill, the other must venture into a world that exists somewhere between myth and reality, a place where ancient powers hold sway and bargains come with prices too steep to imagine. The journey becomes a test of will and heart, a descent into darkness that asks how much of yourself you're willing to lose to save the person you love most. Every step forward is a step deeper into danger, and every choice carries weight that can't be undone. Weymouth writes with a lyrical intensity that matches the emotional core of her story, weaving together elements of folklore and fantasy with raw, human emotion. This is a book about the kind of love that doesn't flinch, the kind that walks into the fire knowing it will burn. It's about sisters who are each other's whole world, and what happens when that world threatens to collapse. If you've ever loved someone so much it scared you, this book will reach right into your chest and hold on tight.Publication dateNovember 16, 2021Amazon rating4.2/5Print length336LanguageEnglishPublisherMargaret K. McElderry Books
- Tagsyoung-adultfantasyhistorical-fictionDescriptionLaura E. Weymouth delivers a standalone novel that burns with quiet intensity. A Consuming Fire takes its title seriously—this is a story about what devours us from within, the passions and convictions that can either forge us into something stronger or reduce us to ash. Weymouth, known for her atmospheric historical fiction, crafts a narrative where faith, desire, and duty collide with devastating force. At the heart of this novel lies a question that refuses easy answers: what do we owe to belief, and what does belief demand of us in return? The tension builds not through external action alone but through the slow, inexorable pressure of impossible choices. Weymouth's prose has always leaned toward the lyrical, and here she uses that gift to explore the interior landscape of characters caught between worlds—between what they've been taught and what they've come to know, between loyalty and survival. This is fiction that trusts its readers to sit with discomfort, to feel the heat of moral complexity without the relief of simple resolution. A Consuming Fire earns its title through patient, deliberate storytelling that understands how the most dangerous flames are often the ones we tend ourselves.Publication dateNovember 22, 2022Amazon rating4.2/5Print length349LanguageEnglishPublisherMargaret K. McElderry Books
- Tagsyoung-adultromancehistorical-fictionhorrorDescriptionA house with secrets. A voice that won't stay silent. That's what waits for you in Laura E. Weymouth's atmospheric standalone. When you step into this story, you're entering a world where the past refuses to stay buried and the walls themselves seem to whisper. The voice upstairs isn't just a haunting—it's a mystery that demands to be solved, a presence that transforms everything the protagonist thought they knew about their new home and their own history. Weymouth has a gift for building tension in the quiet moments, for making you feel the weight of old houses and older secrets. This isn't your typical ghost story. It's about what we inherit, what we can't escape, and the truths that echo through generations. The atmosphere here is thick enough to taste—all creaking floorboards and shadows that move when they shouldn't. But beneath the gothic trappings lies something deeper: a story about confronting the past, about finding your voice when everything around you insists on silence. If you're drawn to tales where houses are characters and history has teeth, where every answered question spawns three more, this one will keep you reading long past when you meant to stop.Publication dateOctober 3, 2023Amazon rating4.2/5Print length317LanguageEnglishPublisherMargaret K. McElderry Books
- Tagsyoung-adultfantasyromancechildrenDescriptionWhat does it cost to survive when the world demands you choose between who you are and who you must become? Laura E. Weymouth delivers a standalone fantasy that burns with the tension between duty and desire, magic and steel. In a world where power comes at a price and loyalty can be a death sentence, one young woman must navigate the treacherous ground between two warring forces—each demanding everything she has to give. The stakes are personal and political, intimate and epic, and there's no safe path forward. Weymouth crafts her characters with the kind of specificity that makes you forget you're reading fantasy at all. These are people who bleed, who doubt, who make impossible choices in the dark. The magic here isn't window dressing—it's woven into the fabric of identity itself, raising questions about what we're willing to sacrifice for belonging. This is fantasy that trusts its readers, that doesn't hold your hand through the hard parts. It's a book about transformation and the scars it leaves behind, about finding strength in the places you thought were broken. Weymouth writes with both tenderness and teeth, and the result is a story that lingers long after you've turned the final page.Publication dateJuly 22, 2025Amazon rating4.2/5Print length368LanguageEnglishPublisherMargaret K. McElderry Books
Frequently Asked Questions about Laura E. Weymouth
Laura E. Weymouth writes standalone novels. The order of publication for her novels is: The Light Between Worlds (2018), A Treason of Thorns (2019), A Rush of Wings (2021), A Consuming Fire (2022), The Voice Upstairs (2023), and another title published in 2024. Because each book is a standalone story with a unique cast of characters and setting, readers can begin with any title that catches their interest. There is no required reading order for her work, as the novels do not follow a continuous narrative or interconnected plotline.
Readers can start with any of Laura E. Weymouth's standalone novels, as they are not part of a series and do not require prior knowledge of other books. Her first published novel, The Light Between Worlds, released in 2018, offers an entry point into her writing style. Alternatively, a reader might choose A Treason of Thorns (2019), A Rush of Wings (2021), A Consuming Fire (2022), The Voice Upstairs (2023), or her most recent 2024 publication. Each book presents a distinct story.
No, it is not necessary to read Laura E. Weymouth's books in order. Each of her novels is a standalone work, meaning they tell a complete story independent of one another. They feature different characters, settings, and plots. Readers can select any book from her published works to begin their experience with her writing. The publication order does not influence the reading experience or understanding of individual stories.
Laura E. Weymouth writes standalone novels. This means that each book she has published is a self-contained story with its own characters, setting, and plot. Readers do not need to follow a specific sequence or have read previous books to understand and enjoy any particular novel. Her works are not connected by a shared narrative arc or continuing characters across multiple titles.
Laura E. Weymouth has written six books. Her published works include The Light Between Worlds (2018), A Treason of Thorns (2019), A Rush of Wings (2021), A Consuming Fire (2022), The Voice Upstairs (2023), and one additional title released in 2024. These are all individual, standalone novels.
The first book Laura E. Weymouth wrote and published is The Light Between Worlds. It was released in 2018. This novel marked her debut in the publishing world. Following this, she continued to release other standalone novels in subsequent years.
Laura E. Weymouth's most recent book is the one published in 2024. Prior to this, her latest novel was The Voice Upstairs, which came out in 2023. She follows a pattern of releasing standalone novels, with each one presenting a new story.
Laura E. Weymouth writes gothic fantasy and dark fantasy novels. Her books often explore themes of family, secrets, and the supernatural within atmospheric settings. While her genre leans towards fantasy, her work is characterized by a tone that can be unsettling and mysterious, drawing readers into intricate and sometimes dark narratives.
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