- The Bone Spindle (2021): This fantasy novel for young adults tells the story of Fiametta, a young girl who discovers her unusual ability to spin bone into thread, leading to dangerous and unexpected consequences.
- A Song for the Void (2019): This young adult fantasy novel follows Elian, a musician seeking to earn a place at a prestigious music academy. She gets entangled with ancient magic, an elusive song, and a mysterious boy called Luc.
- Furyborn (2018): This fantasy series follows Rielle, a young woman chosen to be the successor of a powerful and revered queen, but she faces challenges when a hidden assassin named Eliana stands in her way.
- Ace of Shades (2017): This young adult fantasy novel is set in a world where magic is controlled by a deck of cards, and two characters from rival houses must come together to save their city.
- Black Wings Beating (2015): This dystopian young adult novel tells the story of a genetically modified girl named Quinn, who escapes her restricted life and joins a group of rebels fighting for freedom.
Rafaela Ellis is known for her richly imagined fantasy worlds, complex characters, and engaging narratives that explore themes of identity, power, and moral dilemmas. Her works have been praised for their intricate world-building, diverse representation, and thought-provoking plots. Readers interested in young adult fantasy or dystopian fiction may find her books to be enjoyable reads.