Krystal Sutherland is a distinguished author from Australia, well-known for her works in the young adult genre. She has gained international recognition with her books being published in over 20 countries. Sutherland's debut novel, Our Chemical Hearts, was particularly successful and helped her establish herself in the publishing world in 2016. She has since maintained a pace of releasing one book per year, with her third book, House of Hollow, becoming her most successful work yet. It was listed on the bestseller list of The New York Times.
Sutherland's first novel, Chemical Hearts, was named by the American Booksellers Association as one of the best debuts of 2016. The film adaptation of the book was produced by Amazon Studios, featuring Lili Reinhart from Riverdale and Austin Abrams from Euphoria. Sutherland served as an executive producer for the project. Her second novel, A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares, received critical acclaim upon its publication in 2017 and has been optioned for adaptation by Yellow Bird US. In 2018, she was featured on the annual Forbes “30 Under 30” list, further solidifying her reputation in the literary world.
Originally from Australia, Sutherland has lived on four continents and currently resides in London. Her writing career has taken her to great heights in a short span of time, and she hopes to continue publishing at her current pace. With two successful novels and a film adaptation under her belt, Sutherland has proven herself to be a talented and prolific author in the young adult genre. Her next novel for young adults, House of Hollow, is set for publication in spring 2021.