Lauren Kate (born March 21, 1981) is an American author of adult and young adult fiction, achieving international success. She earned a Master's Degree in Fiction from the University of California, Dallas, Texas, and has authored fourteen novels and one novella, translated into over thirty languages. Kate's writing style is characterized by romance and supernatural elements, often exploring themes of love, loss, and destiny within a dark and alluring atmosphere. Her work has sold over eleven million copies worldwide and consistently appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list.













