Kayla Cottingham is a YA author and librarian. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Kayla lives in Boston, Massachusetts where she loves to go hiking in the woods, pet any and all dogs, and play RPGs.
Genres: Children's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy
New and upcoming books
Novels
My Dearest Darkest (2022)
This Delicious Death (2023)
Practical Rules for Cursed Witches (2024)
Extraordinary Quests for Amateur Witches (2025)
This Delicious Death (2023)
Practical Rules for Cursed Witches (2024)
Extraordinary Quests for Amateur Witches (2025)
Kayla Cottingham recommends

Kill Creatures (2025)
Rory Power
"A true master class in suspense, character, and tension, this story kept me guessing right up until the explosive finale. Power's latest absolutely does not disappoint!"

Pride or Die (2025)
CL Montblanc
"Timely, heartfelt, and laugh-out-loud hilarious, PRIDE OR DIE is the kind of book I wish I had as a queer teenager growing up in a conservative state. Truly, this book has everything: attempted murder, gay chaos, and some of the most charming and relatable friendship dynamics I've ever read about. CL Montblanc is one to watch."

The Hollow and the Haunted (2024)
(Hollow and the Haunted, book 1)
Camilla Raines
"Brimming with mystery, romance, and suspense, The Hollow and the Haunted is a charmingly eerie romp chock-full of deadly hauntings, snarky and heartfelt enemies-to-lovers romance, and twisty family secrets that will have readers at the edge of their seats. Raines is certainly one to watch."
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