Emily Varga is a YA Fantasy author with a fondness for getting lost in bookstores, eating copious amounts of rice, and watching a lot of terrible reality tv. She has lived all over the world, but currently calls the Rocky Mountains of western Canada home, where she lives with her family and their menagerie of pets. When she’s not writing, Emily works as a family lawyer, where she learned more about storytelling than she ever expected.
Emily’s debut novel For She is Wrath is a Pakistani-inspired Count of Monte Cristo retelling.
Emily’s debut novel For She is Wrath is a Pakistani-inspired Count of Monte Cristo retelling.
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy
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Carnival Fantastico (2026)
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"Perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber's Caraval and Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus, it is filled with whimsical magic, heartwarming found family, an eclectic cast of characters, and a romance that will sweep you off your feet. It has everything you'll ever want in a fantasy novel, and I know it will be your new favorite."
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