"A haunting LGBTQ+ paranormal romance that is sure to keep readers emotionally invested." Booklist
"Exciting and endearing." Kirkus Reviews
"This cleverly subverts genre expectations with sardonic humor and quippy snark. Those craving more vampire fiction in high school settings with a romantic twist have found their next read." BCCB
"The characters rich backstories and authentic teen voices make this book an enjoyable ride through the genre." SLJ
"Sterling s world will appeal to readers who appreciate atmospheric and emotional paranormal romance; through alternating dual voices, she offers a gentle, sapphic romance and a nuanced exploration of identity, power, and consent." Publishers Weekly
"Sterling raises the bar with this wonderfully sapphic paranormal romance! Both thrilling and heartfelt, The Coldest Touch is a brilliant addition to the world of vampire lit, sure to leave readers thirsty for more." Jennifer Dugan, author of Hot Dog Girl and Some Girls Do
Vampires going to high school, but make it queer. Sterling delivers a fresh, thoughtful take on beloved paranormal tropes with a delightfully bloody romance. Mara Fitzgerald, author of Beyond the Ruby Veil
Isabel Sterling is an LGBTQ advocate, foster mom, and author of These Witches Don t Burn, This Coven Won t Break, and This Spell Can't Last. When she s not writing, Isabel can be found crocheting projects she ll never finish, completing crosswords with her wife, and trying not to destroy her garden. She lives in Central New York, where the winters are frigid, the summers are too hot, and autumn is perfect.