Thea Guanzon was born and raised in the Philippines as the eldest of three siblings. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in international politics with a minor in peace studies and she has previously worked in governance and women's rights. Aside from being a writer, she is an avid traveller, an enthusiastic fangirl, a Dungeon Master, a voracious reader of fantasy and science fiction, an iced coffee junkie, and a horror podcast aficionado. She currently resides in Metro Manila with two turtles named Dumpling and Potato Chip, an evil cat named Darth Pancakes, and a rather alarming amount of houseplants.
‘A masterpiece of worldbuilding. Thea Guanzon forges a rich, fantastical realm with poignant and immersive prose and a spectacularly unique magic system. All hail the World Mother of Lir.’ Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of IRON WIDOW ‘The Hurricane Wars is everything I love – intricate worldbuilding, unique magic, and a gleeful, smoldering romance. I’m obsessed.’ Hannah Whitten, author of THE FOXGLOVE KING ‘Ambitious in the scope and cinematic in execution, The Hurricane Wars is a high-octane, high-stakes epic with an irresistible love story at its core. I have no doubt that this confident, vivid debut will capture the imaginations of fantasy readers as it did mine.’ Isabel Cañas, author of THE HACIENDA ‘Lethally sharp in both its cunning political intrigue and exquisite prose, The Hurricane Wars is a strategic marvel that holds your heart in a death grip. Romantic fantasy as its very best.’ Kylie Lee Baker, author of THE KEEPER OF NIGHT ‘An incredible debut full of rich atmosphere, clever world building, opposing magic, and sizzling romance, The Hurricane Wars is my newest obsession.’ Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THRONE OF THE FALLEN ‘Thrilling, fierce, and sexy! Thea Guanzon has created a world as unique as it is deadly, and she needs to be on every fantasy reader’s TBR!’ Danielle L. Jensen, USA Today bestselling author