Elizabeth Lim grew up on a hearty staple of fairy tales, myths, and songs. Her passion for storytelling began around age 10, when she started writing fanfics for Sailor Moon, Sweet Valley, and Star Wars, and posted them online to discover, "Wow, people actually read my stuff. And that's kinda cool!" But after one of her teachers told her she had "too much voice" in her essays, Elizabeth took a break from creative writing to focus on not flunking English.
Over the years, Elizabeth became a film and video game composer, and even went so far as to get a doctorate in music composition. But she always missed writing, and turned to penning stories when she needed a breather from grad school. One day, she decided to write and finish a novel -- for kicks, at first, then things became serious -- and she hasn't looked back since.
Elizabeth loves classic film scores, books with a good romance, food (she currently has a soft spot for arepas and Ethiopian food), the color turquoise, overcast skies, English muffins, cycling, and baking. She lives in New York City with her husband.
Over the years, Elizabeth became a film and video game composer, and even went so far as to get a doctorate in music composition. But she always missed writing, and turned to penning stories when she needed a breather from grad school. One day, she decided to write and finish a novel -- for kicks, at first, then things became serious -- and she hasn't looked back since.
Elizabeth loves classic film scores, books with a good romance, food (she currently has a soft spot for arepas and Ethiopian food), the color turquoise, overcast skies, English muffins, cycling, and baking. She lives in New York City with her husband.
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy
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Twisted Tales
4. Reflection (2018)
9. So This is Love (2020)
14. When You Wish Upon a Star (2022)
A Twisted Tale Anthology (2023)
Twisted Tales Anthology Vol. 1 (2024)
Disney: Twisted Tales Collection (2024) (with Mari Mancusi and Farrah Rochon)
4. Reflection (2018)
9. So This is Love (2020)
14. When You Wish Upon a Star (2022)
A Twisted Tale Anthology (2023)
Twisted Tales Anthology Vol. 1 (2024)
Disney: Twisted Tales Collection (2024) (with Mari Mancusi and Farrah Rochon)
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Elizabeth Lim recommends

Wings of Starlight (2025)
(Disney Fairies)
Allison Saft
"A gorgeously spun and effervescent fantasy adventure. Wings of Starlight is as romantic as it is thrilling..."

Breath of the Dragon (2025)
(Breathmarked, book 1)
Fonda Lee and Shannon Lee
"A masterclass in cinematic action and riveting storytelling. From the first pages I was rooting for Jun and felt invested in his journey. Rare is the tale that thrives off nostalgia yet also offers something breathtakingly refreshing. Lee and Lee have succeeded in every measure."

What the River Knows (2023)
(Secrets of the Nile, book 1)
Isabel Ibañez
"A sweeping historical fantasy brimming with adventure, romance, and richly researched lore, What the River Knows is a treasure of a book. Ibanez's worldbuilding is masterful, and the chemistry between her characters is swoon worthy."
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