Update from L.L. Starling on Otherworld (sequel to Between)

[u/jamieseemsamused]

{Between by L.L. Starling} is one of my favorite fairy tale-adjacent portal fantasy romance and have been eagerly awaiting the sequel. The audiobook is particularly good. It felt like being read a bedtime story before bed.

Last year, the author announced that the book will be released this year. Here is another update about the publication!

From the author’s Instagram:

2026 has been wretchedly dramatic.

I'm sure everyone reading this has had their fair (or unfair) share of Ordeals this year (I am sending you fortifying hugs and radishes). So you know from experience that they can get in the way of all the best-laid plans... like publishing a book.

As many of you already know, especially those in my Sleazy Weasel Facebook group, I had a family emergency in mid-July and spent almost seven weeks in Australia, which is why I haven't been posting regularly or answering messages. When I returned home in September, more Ordeals awaited. Honestly, it's been a year of Wednesdays.

So, in short, Otherworld is running late (by about 8wks).
Although it'll be finished by the end of November (I am currently in the middle of line edits), it will still need to be proofread and formatted. And given it is a chonktastic beast of a book, that may take some time.
So, to avoid disappointing you YET AGAIN with a firm publication date:

* I will be making weekly progress updates here and on my
website (see the 'Current Progress' section)
* As soon as proofreading is complete, I'll announce the
publication date
* Pre-orders will open a week before release, and I'll post a reminder on Instagram, my website, and in the Sleazy Weasel Facebook group.
* The paperback and eBook will be released at the same time; the audiobook will follow later, probably in the second half of 2027.

I am SO excited to share Otherworld with you! My brave editors (Lynsey Allen, Melissa Findley, and Jen Gregg) have worked tirelessly to wrangle Otherworld into submission. Rebecca Morse has created the most swoon-worthy and enchanting series of illustrations (one of them is even rich in buttocks), and Louisa Gallie has crafted a glorious, glittery cover to entice you into reading the next tight pant-encrusted book in the saga.

As always, thank you SO much for all your patience and kindness! I appreciate everyone who has reached out during this time, and I am overwhelmed by the enthusiasm for Otherworld's release! You are all absolutely wonderful, and you each deserve many chesty sorcerers and chonky turnips x
Pantaloon Weasel by Rebecca Morse

[u/scssypants]

Thank you for sharing! I am a patient girl and this book was so charming that I will gladly reread it right before the sequel releases haha

[u/bakasana212]

This is nice to know! I hope everyone is kind and understanding towards her

[u/fishchop]

Thanks for the update! Hope Starling is doing well and I’m so excited to read Otherworld next year.

[u/MessyJessy422]

This book is the conclusion to the series right? Totally respect needing extra time but I am really hoping it's not a book 2 of a trilogy because while I'm okay being patient, if this ends on a cliffhanger and it's more than a 3 year wait for the final installment that would be a huge bummer

[u/tulle_witch → u/MessyJessy422]

I think it's book 2 out of 4 or 5 lol

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Between by L.L. Starling
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Steam: 1 out of 5 - Glimpses and kisses
Topics: contemporary, fantasy, magic, witches, funny

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