Nikki Loftin (born April 12, 1972) is an American author of middle grade fiction. Her first book, ''The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy'', was published by Razorbill/Penguin in August 2012. A second novel, ''Nightingale's Nest'', was released in April 2014.

Biography

Nikki Loftin is an American author of middle grade fiction. Born and raised in

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, she attended

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for both her Bachelor of Arts (French, BA, '92) and

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(English/Fiction Writing, MA, '98) degrees. Loftin currently resides in Texas.

Works

''The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy'', Razorbill/Penguin, August 2012.
''Nightingale's Nest'', Razorbill/Penguin, February 2014.

Reception

''The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy'' has been positively reviewed. ''

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'' called ''The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy'' "deliciously scary and satisfying," while ''

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'' called it "a feast of magic and mystery.". ''

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'' found it "mesmerizing... a fantasy that feels simultaneously classic and new." The ''Austin American Statesman'' named the novel one of its twelve highly recommended fantasy novels of summer 2012. Loftin is also a contributor to the ''Dear Teen Me'' anthology, which has been named a Junior Library Guild selection.

References

External links

Author Website

The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy Site

Park Ridge County Library Interview with Nikki Loftin

"Nightingale's Nest" review
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