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Adrienne Young

YA fantasy author, SKY IN THE DEEP (4.24.18) & UNTITLED (2019) from Wednesday Books. Agent: Barbara Poelle, IGLA

Adrienne Young is a born and bred Texan turned California girl. She is a foodie with a deep love of history and travel and a shameless addiction to coffee. When she’s not writing, you can find her on her yoga mat, scouring antique fairs for old books, sipping wine over long dinners, or disappearing into her favorite art museums. She lives with her documentary filmmaker husband and their four little wildlings beneath the West Coast sun.

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Fantasy, Horror

New and upcoming books

November 2026

Chosen Son
(Fallen City Duology, book 2)

April 2027

The Vanishing Light

Series

Sky and Sea
1. Sky in the Deep (2018)
2. The Girl the Sea Gave Back (2019)

World of the Narrows
   1. Saint (2022)
   2. Fable (2020)
   3. Namesake (2021)
   4. The Last Legacy (2021)
   5. Drift (2023)
   Tides & Drift (2024)
   Tides (2025)

Fallen City Duology
1. Fallen City (2025)
2. Chosen Son (2026)

Novels

   Spells for Forgetting (2022)
   The Unmaking of June Farrow (2023)
   A Sea of Unspoken Things (2025)
   The Vanishing Light (2027)

Non fiction show

Award nominations

2024 Manly Wade Wellman Award (shortlist) : The Unmaking of June Farrow

Adrienne Young recommends

Honey in Her Veins (2026)
Ruth McKell
"Honey in Her Veins is an atmospheric fantasy steeped in the kind of magic that grows wild in the cracks of broken things. With lyrical prose, aching romance, and a world humming with bees and ghosts, this story will burrow into your heart and bloom."

The House of Spells and Secrets (2026)
Ivy Cassidy
"House of Spells and Secrets is an enthralling read that wraps you in intrigue, secrets and sorcery and leaves you haunted in all the right ways long after the last page."

Graceless Heart (2026)
(Spellbound History Quartet, book 1)
Isabel Ibañez
"Lush, evocative, and utterly enthralling-this is historical fantasy at its finest. With prose as sharp as a sculptor's chisel, a romance that burns slow and deep, and a world brimming with political intrigue and whispered magic, this book will carve itself into your heart and never let go."

The Peculiar Gift of July (2025)
Ashley Ream
"Magnetic and heartfelt, The Peculiar Gift of July is a lush and atmospheric ode to the power of family and home that will leave you looking for the everyday magic in your own. A must read for the summer!"

North Is the Night (2024)
(Tuonela Duet, book 1)
Emily Rath
"A romantic, adventure-filled tale that will enrapture readers with a transportive saga of love, friendship, and magic."

For She is Wrath (2024)
Emily Varga
"Filled with romance, adventure, and heart, For She Is Wrath is a fresh take on the Count of Monte Cristo classic readers didn't know they needed."

A Crane Among Wolves (2024)
June Hur
"Court politics and hierarchal society are the stunning backdrop of June Hur's page-turning, atmospheric The Red Palace. Hur's meticulous worldbuilding and immersive storytelling will have readers totally obsessed."

Compass and Blade (2024)
(Compass and Blade Trilogy, book 1)
Rachel Greenlaw
"Greenlaw's immersive voice and skilful world building shine in this YA debut, a feast for fantasy lovers and dreamers alike."

The Atlas of Us (2024)
Kristin Dwyer
"Kristin Dwyer's emotional, one-of-a-kind storytelling shines in this poignant book about grief, found family, and heart aching romance. The Atlas of Us pulls at the heart strings in a way that only Dwyer can do."

Bring Me Your Midnight (2023)
Rachel Griffin
"A new YA Favorite."

Belladonna (2022)
(Belladonna, book 1)
Adalyn Grace
"In Belladonna, Adalyn Grace has crafted a darkly romantic tale that will sweep readers away. This decadent world and forbidden love story are a perfect, addicting escape."

The Ivory Key (2022)
(Ivory Key Duology, book 1)
Akshaya Raman
"The Ivory Key is the epic YA fantasy sibling story I've been waiting for. A rich world, a satisfying slow burn romance and a main character determined to forge her own path make this series a must read."

The Other Merlin (2021)
(Emry Merlin, book 1)
Robyn Schneider
"Robyn Schneider brings everything I love about her contemporary books into fantasy with rich emotional arcs and friendships that are as compelling as the romance. These characters draw you in as the story keeps you guessing. I have no doubt this series will become a favorite for YA readers."

The Witch Haven (2021)
(Witch Sisters, book 1)
Sasha Peyton Smith
"A beautiful story filled with sisterhood, mystery, and interesting magic. This book will keep you turning the page with immersive prose and clever, memorable characters. I will be dreaming about this story for a long time."

Winter, White and Wicked (2020)
(Winter, White and Wicked, book 1)
Shannon Dittemore
"Shannon Dittemore has constructed a wholly unique world in Winter, White and Wicked that you won't find traces of in any other fantasy. This refreshing read takes you down the treacherous ice roads of Layce, and stays with you long after the journey."

Blood Heir (2019)
(Blood Heir, book 1)
Amélie Wen Zhao
"Blood Heir is cinematic storytelling at its best. A stunning new voice in YA, Amélie Wen Zhao has drawn characters who are as complex and captivating as the fantastical world she’s built. Get ready for a retelling like you’ve never seen before."

The Storm Crow (2019)
(Storm Crow , book 1)
Kalyn Josephson
"The Storm Crow is everything we love about YA fantasy, with an enchanting world and original magic that keeps the story fresh. Clashing kingdoms, thrilling action, and an imperfect heroine make this book a must-read. This soaring debut was a delight."

Wicked Saints (2019)
(Something Dark and Holy, book 1)
Emily A Duncan
"Seductively dark and enchanting, Wicked Saints is a trance you won’t want to wake from. Duncan has skillfully erected a world like no other, complete with provocative magic, sinister creatures, and a plot that keeps you guessing. This spellbinding YA fantasy will bewitch readers to the very last page."

The Gilded Wolves (2019)
(Gilded Wolves, book 1)
Roshani Chokshi
"The Gilded Wolves is the smart, dark adventure YA readers have been waiting for."

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