“Even though Ronan was snarling and Noah was sighing and Adam was hesitating, he didn’t turn to verify that they were coming. He knew they were. In three different ways, he’d earned them all days or weeks or months before, and when it came to it, they’d all follow him anywhere.”

American fantasy author and poet, Maggie Stiefvater writes atmospheric young adult fiction blending folklore, romance, and supernatural elements. Her work often explores the tension between human emotion and mythic forces, creating stories that linger with their richly imagined worlds.