Ruta Sepetys was born and raised in Michigan in a family of artists, readers, and music lovers. BETWEEN SHADES OF GRAY is her debut novel and is based on her familys history. "It's a story of extreme suffering, tremendous hope, and how sometimes love reveals the miraculous nature of the human spirit," says Sepetys. Ruta now lives with her family in Tennessee.
Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Romance
Novels
Between Shades of Gray (2011)
aka Ashes in the Snow
Out of The Easy (2013)
Salt to the Sea (2016)
The Fountains of Silence (2019)
aka Ashes in the Snow
Out of The Easy (2013)
Salt to the Sea (2016)
The Fountains of Silence (2019)
Collections
Ruta Sepetys recommends

The Archived (2013)
(Archived, book 1)
Victoria Schwab
"A page-turning plot, a setting that haunted my dreams, and breathtaking prose. Truly a masterful, dark, beautiful novel."

Every Day After (2013)
Laura Golden
"A beautiful story of acceptance and determination. Lizzie Hawkins reminds us that in the mids of losing something precious we may find something equally important: ourselves."

The Beloved Wild (2018)
Melissa Ostrom
"A page-turning, delightful debut with equal parts historical adventure and romance."

The War Outside (2018)
Monica Hesse
"Once again, Monica Hesse delivers an incredibly compelling and beautifully researched novel. The War Outside vividly brings readers into an underrepresented and dark period of American history. A must-read for fans of historical fiction."

The Light in Hidden Places (2020)
Sharon Cameron
"Beautifully written and meticulously researched. Sharon Cameron captures the extraordinary story of one of history's hidden heroes. Every devastating moment is both gripping and powerful."
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