ALEXANDRA BRACKEN was born in Phoenix, Arizona. The daughter of a Star Wars collector, she grew up going to an endless string of Star Wars conventions and toy fairs, which helped spark her imagination and instilled a deep love of reading. After graduating high school, she attended the College of William & Mary in Virginia, where she double-majored in English and history. She sold her first book, Brightly Woven, as a senior in college, and later moved to New York City to work in children's book publishing, first as an editorial assistant, then in marketing. After six years, she took the plunge and decided to write full-time. She now lives in Arizona with her tiny pup, Tennyson, in a house that's overflowing with books.

Alex is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her work is available across the world in over 15 languages.

"With numerous plot twists and surprising reveals, this epic story, which features a racially diverse cast, wraps up with a satisfying ending." --Kirkus Reviews

"A satisfying, character-driven story with deeply ingrained stakes that supplement adept worldbuilding...an excellent end to a clever and creative duology." --School Library Journal

Publisher: Random House Children's Books

Pub date: 2025-07-01

Length: 496 pages