SARA B. LARSON is the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of the YA fantasy Defy trilogy and the Dark Breaks the Dawn duology. She can't remember a time when she didn't write books--although she now uses a computer instead of a Little Mermaid notebook. Sara lives in Utah with her husband, their four children, and their Maltese, Loki. She writes in brief snippets throughout the day and the quiet hours when most people are sleeping. Her husband claims she should have a degree in the art of multitasking. When she's not mothering or writing, you can often find her at the gym repenting for her sugar addiction.
""Packed with fascinating relationships, pulse-pounding romance, and breathtaking adventure, this story held me captive to every page.""--Kathryn Purdie, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Burning Glass ""I was completely swept away with this fierce magical story of broken family, and sisters trying to survive a mysterious past. Romance, betrayal, gryphons, forbidden doorways, and devoted sisters had me flipping the pages to unravel the secrets of this dark world where no one is who they seem to be. Larson has created a spellbinding world that has all the elements I love--magic, mystery, romance, and sisterhood! I can't wait for more!""--Mary E. Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of The Kiss of Deception ""What a stunning gem of a story. Fans of gorgeous, emotional, action-packed fantasy are going to want to snap this up. I loved it so much, I read it in one sitting!""--C.J. Redwine, New York Times bestselling author of the Ravenspire series ""Larson's bold and imaginative tale of sisterhood, magic, and monsters is a deft exploration of loneliness, family, and friendship inside a citadel hedged by lies and blood."" --A.G. Howard, #1 New York Times and international bestselling author of The Splintered Series ""Sisters of Shadow and Light is a rare beauty that will grip your heart and steal your breath away. I adored this book!""--Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of The Traitor's Game ""Fantasy readers will become absorbed in the world-building and strong relationship between the sisters."" --Tara Williams, English teacher, Glade Spring (Virginia) Middle School, recommended, School Library Connection ""Fans of the author's earlier work, as well as that of Kristin Cashore and Rachel Hartman, will enjoy this story. Purchase for those who love fantasy novels and Larson's other books."" --School Library Journal