Justine Larbalestier Books in Order

Justine Larbalestier is an acclaimed Australian young-adult fiction author with a distinctive writing style that has captivated readers worldwide. She is best known for the critically acclaimed Magic or Madness trilogy, comprising Magic or Madness, Magic Lessons, and the highly anticipated Magic's Child. In addition to her young-adult novels, Larbalestier has made significant contributions to the science fiction genre with her Hugo-nominated non-fiction book, The Battle of the Sexes in Science Fiction (Best Related Book, 2003), and the thought-provoking anthology Daughters of Earth: Feminist Science Fiction in the Twentieth Century, which she expertly edited. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Larbalestier splits her time between her hometown and New York City, where she resides with her husband, fellow author Scott Westerfeld, whom she married in 2001.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Justine Larbalestier

  • #1
    Opulent Darkness(1999)
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  • #2
    The Battle of the Sexes in Science Fiction(2002)
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  • #3
    Daughters of Earth(2006)
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  • #4
    Fighting the Forces: What's at Stake in Buffy the Vampire Slayer(2002)
    Amazon
  • #5
    First Kissof True Lip-Locked Moments(2007)
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  • #6
    Love is Hell(2008)
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  • #7
    Eat the Sky, Drink the Ocean(2015)
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  • #8
    Letters to Tiptree(2015)
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About Justine Larbalestier

Justine Larbalestier is an acclaimed Australian young-adult fiction author with a distinctive writing style that has captivated readers worldwide. She is best known for the critically acclaimed Magic or Madness trilogy, comprising Magic or Madness, Magic Lessons, and the highly anticipated Magic's Child. In addition to her young-adult novels, Larbalestier has made significant contributions to the science fiction genre with her Hugo-nominated non-fiction book, The Battle of the Sexes in Science Fiction (Best Related Book, 2003), and the thought-provoking anthology Daughters of Earth: Feminist Science Fiction in the Twentieth Century, which she expertly edited. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Larbalestier splits her time between her hometown and New York City, where she resides with her husband, fellow author Scott Westerfeld, whom she married in 2001.

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