Rae Carson is a highly acclaimed American author, best known for her Young Adult (YA) fantasy and historical fiction novels. She has established herself as a New York Times bestselling author, with her works garnering significant critical acclaim and a devoted readership. Carson's passion for storytelling can be traced back to her earliest childhood memories, as she developed an enthusiasm for creating and sharing stories long before embarking on her professional journey.
After graduating from university, Carson explored various industries and pursued a career in social sciences. However, her childhood dream of becoming an author never wavered, and she eventually returned to her creative roots. The Girl of Fire and Thorns serves as her debut novel, which marked the beginning of her successful writing career. Carson's works are characterized by their thrilling adventures, magical elements, and strong female protagonists who consistently make thoughtful and intelligent decisions.
Rae Carson was born in California in 1973 and currently resides in Arizona, where she shares her home with her husband, who is also a writer, and their two pet kittens. Carson's husband, CC Finlay, is a Science Fiction enthusiast, which contrasts with Carson's preference for fantasy and historical fiction. In addition to her work under the name Rae Carson, she has also published novels under the pen name Rae Carson Finlay.
In her own words, Carson "writes books about teens who must do brave things" and is particularly drawn to exploring questions to which she doesn't yet know the answers. This curiosity and dedication to her craft have resulted in numerous accolades, including multiple appearances on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists, as well as the receipt of several prestigious awards for her contributions to the fantasy and science fiction genres.
Fire and Thorns Books
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The Girl of Fire and Thorns
2011
2
The Shadow Cats
2012
3
The Crown of Embers
2012
4
The Shattered Mountain
2013
5
The Bitter Kingdom
2013
6
The King's Guard
2013
7
The Empire of Dreams
2020
Fire and Thorns Collections
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The Girl of Fire and Thorns Stories
2014
Gold Seer Trilogy Books
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Walk on Earth a Stranger
2015
2
Like a River Glorious
2016
3
Into the Bright Unknown
2017
Standalone Novels
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Year
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The Empire of Dreams
2020
2
Any Sign of Life
2021
Short Stories/Novellas
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Dangerous Voices
2012
2
Badass Moms in the Zombie Apocalypse
2020
Journey To Star Wars: The Last Jedi Books
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Year
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Phasma
2017
2
Star Wars Annual 2018
2017
3
Stormtroopers: Beyond the Armor
2017
4
The Legends of Luke Skywalker
2017
5
The Rebel Files: Collected Intelligence of the Alliance