Shay Kaleoʻoluhoʻiloliokawaipāhe Kauwe is a kanaka maoli (Native Hawaiian) author from the island of Oʻahu in Hawaiʻi.
She grew up on the Homestead in Waimānalo but moved to Russia because she fell in love with a boy. Her and the boy now live in Honolulu with their poi dog, Iris.
Shay holds an M.Ed in Education and taught English, ESL, and Literacy for nearly a decade.
Genres: Urban Fantasy
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Shay Kauwe recommends
An Unlikely Coven (2025)
(Green Witch Cycle, book 1)
AM Kvita
"An Unlikely Coven is a wild romp through the backstreets of New York like you've never seen her. Full of witty banter, magical mayhem, and friends in high (and low) places, it's a must read for urban fantasy lovers!"
The Memory Hunters (2025)
(Consecrated, book 1)
Mia Tsai
"A tale of fierce loyalty, delicious deception, and a yearning for what might have been - The Memory Hunters breathes life into a forgotten past. Tsai's stunning storytelling will keep you feverishly turning pages. I loved every minute."
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