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Alexandra Bracken

(b.1987)

Alexandra Bracken wrote Brightly Woven as a birthday present for a friend, and the story grew and flourished during a year of unpredictable, wild weather. A native of Arizona, she is a recent graduate of the College of William and Mary, where she majored in History and English. She now lives in New York City.

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Children's Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Science Fiction

New and upcoming books

August 2026

Immortal Rose

Series

Darkest Minds
   1. The Darkest Minds (2012)
   1.5. In Time (2013)
   2. Never Fade (2013)
   2.5. Sparks Rise (2015)
   3. In The After Light (2014)
   Through the Dark (2015)
   3.5. Beyond the Night (2017)
   The Rising Dark (2018)
   4. The Darkest Legacy (2018)

Passenger
1. Passenger (2016)
2. Wayfarer (2017)

Prosper Redding
1. The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding (2017)
2. The Last Life of Prince Alastor (2019)

Silver in the Bone
1. Silver in the Bone (2023)
2. The Mirror of Beasts (2024)

Novels

   Brightly Woven (2010)
   Lore (2021)
   Immortal Rose (2026)

Series contributed to

Star Wars
The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy (2015)

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Alexandra Bracken recommends

Tempest (2026)
(Lyrian Sea, book 1)
Victoria Aveyard
"Tempest blew all of my high expectations out of the water! This is a true tour de force of everything that makes a book compulsively readable: spellbinding stakes, a sumptuously detailed world, and characters who show no mercy in seizing your heart. Absolutely epic."

Steelborn (2026)
(Steelborn Saga, book 1)
Taylor J LaRue
"Absolutely riveting from the first page, Steelborn is an epic debut brimming with romance and pulse-pounding action-you'll be desperate for the next installment."

The River She Became (2026)
Emily Varga
"With sweeping stakes, an enchanting cast of characters, and a breathtaking romance, The River She Became is the adventure I've been longing for, and everything I adore in a book. Emily Varga's writing will absolutely steal your heart."

Her Radiant Curse (2023)
Elizabeth Lim
"Every page of Elizabeth Lim's masterful writing shimmers with beauty and emotion. With characters who steal your heart, a rich world of legend, and a gorgeous romance, this is a journey you'll wish had no end."

Threads That Bind (2023)
(Threads That Bind , book 1)
Kika Hatzopoulou
"Dripping with atmosphere and edged with danger, Threads That Bind weaves together a gorgeous dark tapestry of mystery, fated romance and modern myth. You won't be able to put this one down."

The Isles of the Gods (2023)
(Isles of the Gods, book 1)
Amie Kaufman
"Brimming with magic, mythology, and danger. . . The sea beckons and destiny calls--don't miss this one!"

A Ruinous Fate (2023)
(Witch's Dice, book 1)
Kaylie Smith
"A spellbinding debut brimming with adventure, romance, and loveable characters you'll gladly follow into the shadows of their vivid world. The stakes couldn't be higher, and the twists are as unpredictable as a roll of the dice."

The Luminaries (2022)
(Luminaries, book 1)
Susan Dennard
"Enthralling from the first page, The Luminaries lures you into a misty darkness rife with thrills and romance. Living nightmares may stalk across the pages, but this book is a paranormal fantasy dream. The forest calls, and you will love every second of devouring its mysteries."

Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valour (2019)
(Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valour, book 1)
Ally Carter
"An unputdownable blend of humor, unique characters, and a mystery that’ll keep readers turning pages way past their bedtimes--and checking their basements... just in case."

The Art of Losing (2019)
Lizzy Mason
"An unflinchingly honest and touching dive into the ever-complex relationship between sisters, the reality of addiction, and the nature of love in all forms. I will never forget Harley or her story."

Nemesis (2017)
(Project Nemesis, book 1)
Brendan Reichs
"Nemesis disarms every expectation and lures you down a dark, gripping road. You think you know what’s coming . . . You don’t."

And I Darken (2016)
(Conquerors Saga, book 1)
Kiersten White
"A dark jewel of a story, one that gleams with fierce, cunning characters—absolutely riveting."

A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015)
(Court of Thorns and Roses, book 1)
Sarah J Maas
"A gorgeously written tale as lush and romantic as it is ferocious. Absolutely spellbinding."

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