“You're asking me to define an abstract concept that no one has managed to explain since time began. You sort of sprang it on me," Gansey said. "Why do we breathe air? Because we love air? Because we don't want to suffocate. Why do we eat? Because we don't want to starve. How do I know I love her? Because I can sleep after I talk to her. Why?”

American author

Maggie Stiefvater is an American author best known for her young adult fantasy series The Wolves of Mercy Falls and The Raven Cycle. Her work centers on fantasy for young readers, and these two series are the titles most often associated with her name. She writes within the young adult genre, where she has built her reputation through imaginative, character-driven stories.