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Kylie Lee Baker

Kylie Lee Baker grew up in Boston and has since lived in Atlanta, Salamanca, and Seoul. Her work is informed by her heritage (Japanese, Chinese, & Irish) as well as her experiences living abroad as both a student and teacher.

She has a BA in creative writing and Spanish from Emory University and is pursuing a master of library and information science degree at Simmons University. In her free time, she plays the cello, watches horror movies, and bakes too many cookies. The Keeper of Night is her debut novel.

Awards: Jackson (2025)

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Horror, Young Adult Romance

New and upcoming books

February 2027

Infernally Yours

March 2027

Hell to Pay

Series

Keeper of Night duology
1. The Keeper of Night (2021)
2. The Empress of Time (2022)

Scarlet Alchemist!
1. The Scarlet Alchemist (2023)
2. The Blood Orchid (2024)

Novels

   Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng (2025)
   I'll Find You Where the Timeline Ends (2025)
   Japanese Gothic (2026)
   Infernally Yours (2027)
   Hell to Pay (2027)

Books containing stories by Kylie Lee Baker

Uncanny Magazine Issue 68 (2026)
January/february 2026
(Uncanny Magazine, book 68)

The Year's Top Robot and AI Stories: Fifth Annual Collection (2024)
(Year's Top Robot and AI Stories, book 5)
edited by
Allan Kaster

The Year's Top Robot and AI Stories: Fourth Annual Collection (2023)
(Year's Top Robot and AI Stories, book 4)
edited by
Allan Kaster

Awards

2025 Shirley Jackson Award for Best Novel : Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng

Kylie Lee Baker recommends

To Dream in Darkness (2026)
Ann Liang
"A resplendent tale of two gods' ruinous and undying love, rich with Liang's enchanting prose and endearing romance. The most epic love story since The Song of Achilles."

The Man of Wind and Moss (2026)
Alex Gonzalez
"Gruesome in all the right ways, The Man of Wind and Moss is a wild ride that never lets up. A brutal horror story with a tender heart."

Teddy Bears Never Die (2026)
Cho Yeeun
"Cho Yeeun masterfully pulls off this delightfully campy premise with both earnestness and wit. The perfect mix of horror and heart."

Decomposition Book (2026)
Sara van Os
"Raw and heartrending, Decomposition Book will seduce you with its tender yet terrifying love story. Horror fans will delight at the gruesome premise while other readers will be enchanted by van Os's deft prose and poignant emotional arcs. This is a masterclass in horror."

Molka (2026)
Monika Kim
"Brutal and unflinching, Molka is a wild ride through a world of dark obsession, drowned ghosts, and long-overdue revenge. You won't be able to look away as this book cuts you to pieces."

City of Others (2026)
(DEUS Files, book 1)
Jared Poon
"Full of wonder, tenderness, and breathtaking adventure, City of Others is a fresh and captivating fantasy that will grow roots in your heart."

Itch! (2025)
Gemma Amor
"As fun as it is earnest, ITCH! is an unflinching tale of the grotesque side of humanity and the people who unearth its rotting remains. From the first page, this story is already under your skin, building a nest in your heart."

House of Monstrous Women (2025)
Daphne Fama
"Both grisly and tender, House of Monstrous Women invites readers to play an exhilarating, deadly game. Seamlessly blending history and horror, this spectacular story will hold you captive until dawn."

The Last Dragon of the East (2024)
Katrina Kwan
"The Last Dragon of the East is an enchanting tale of destiny and devotion. Led by captivating characters and rich with tender romance, this book asks us how far we would go for those we love."

Darker by Four (2024)
(Darker by Four, book 1)
June CL Tan
"Darker by Fouris a fresh and fast-paced fantasy that grabs you by the throat. Both ruthless and tender, this book leads you through a perilous world of death while grounding you in raw emotions - the desire to prove ourselves, protect those we love, and seek our destiny."

Daughter of the Bone Forest (2024)
(Witch Hall Duology, book 1)
Jasmine Skye
"Daughter of the Bone Forest seamlessly pulls you into a lush and enchanting world, complete with a magical school so immersive that Hogwarts pales in comparison. An exquisitely crafted tale of tender romance, family loyalty, and the crushing inevitability of adulthood--this book sinks its teeth into you and doesn't let go."

Shards of Glass (2023)
(Academia Chronicles, book 1)
Michelle Sagara
"Shards of Glass is a spellbinding fantasy with a powerful tale of friendship at its beating heart. With vivid world building and compelling characters, this is a treasure of a book."

The Hurricane Wars (2023)
(Hurricane Wars, book 1)
Thea Guanzon
"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 at its very best."

Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove (2022)
Rati Mehrotra
"Rati Mehrotra's Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove pulls you into an enthralling and perilous world on page one and doesn't let you go until the very end. Captained by an unapologetically fierce heroine and sharp, page-turning dialogue, this tale about faith in one's family and oneself is a must-read."

Dauntless (2022)
Elisa A Bonnin
"Dauntless captures the best parts of every action-packed fantasy - breathtaking scenes of power and victory that push the limits of human tenacity. This is a triumphant tale of courage and self discovery that will make you believe in your own strength."

Deep in Providence (2022)
Riss M Neilson
"Deep in Providence is a searing, beautiful portrait of love and pain. With spellbinding characters and masterfully constructed scenes, this is a book that you can't put down, even when it's breaking your heart."

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