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Kami Garcia

(b.1972)

Kami Garcia was a teacher for seventeen years before co-authoring her first novel on a dare from seven of her students. If she isn’t busy watching Supernatural, Kami can teach you how to escape from a pair of handcuffs or bake a Coca-Cola cake. She lives in Maryland with her family, and their dogs Spike and Oz (named after characters from Buffy the Vampire Slayer was a teacher for seventeen years before co-authoring her first novel on a dare from seven of her students. If she isn’t busy watching Supernatural, Kami can teach you how to escape from a pair of handcuffs or bake a Coca-Cola cake. She lives in Maryland with her family, and their dogs Spike and Oz (named after characters from Buffy the Vampire Slayer).

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult Romance, Fantasy

Series

Beautiful Creatures (with Margaret Stohl)
   1. Beautiful Creatures (2009)
   2. Beautiful Darkness (2010)
   2.5. Dream Dark (2011)
   3. Beautiful Chaos (2011)
   4. Beautiful Redemption (2012)

Beautiful Creatures: Manga (with Margaret Stohl)
1. Beautiful Creatures: The Manga (2013)

Legion
1. Unbreakable (2013)
2. Unmarked (2014)

Dangerous Creatures (with Margaret Stohl)
   0.5. Dangerous Dream (2013)
   1. Dangerous Creatures (2014)
   2. Dangerous Deception (2015)

Beautiful Creatures: The Untold Story (with Margaret Stohl)
   1. The Mortal Heart (2015)
   2. The Seer's Spread (2015)
   3. Before the Claiming (2015)
   4. A Gatlin Wedding (2016)

Teen Titans
   Raven (2019)
   Beast Boy (2020)
   Beast Boy Loves Raven (2021)

Novels

The Lovely Reckless (2016)
Broken Beautiful Hearts (2018)

Novellas and Short Stories

Red Run (2012)
Improbable Futures (2015)

Series contributed to

World of Warcraft

X-Files Origins
Agent of Chaos (2017)

Books containing stories by Kami Garcia

Wonderful Women of the World (2021)
edited by
Laurie Halse Anderson

Don't Turn Out the Lights (2020)
A Tribute to Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
edited by
Jonathan Maberry

Wastelands 3 (2019)
The New Apocalypse
(Wastelands, book 3)
edited by
John Joseph Adams

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Award nominations

	2014 Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel (nominee) : Unmarked
	2013 Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel (nominee) : Unbreakable

Kami Garcia recommends

Gaslight (2024)
Miles Joris-Peyrafitte and Sara Shepard
"Sara Shepard remains the queen of high-stakes, high-octane, compulsively readable suspense."

Some Mistakes Were Made (2022)
Kristin Dwyer
"Funny, romantic, and heartfelt. A stunning debut!"

One for All (2022)
Lillie Lainoff
"A captivating, stereotype-shattering, OwnVoices fantasy about defying the odds and finding your place in the world. A heartfelt, gender-bending read featuring a disabled heroine whose differences give her the strength and courage to fight for her dreams."

Girl One (2021)
Sara Flannery Murphy
"A genre-defying, thought-provoking thriller that is impossible to put down. Girl One is an engaging, timely exploration of identity and the power women possess when they band together."

Writing Unforgettable Characters (2020)
James Scott Bell
"A master of the writing craft!."

How to Make Friends with the Dark (2019)
Kathleen Glasgow
"Gripping, powerful, and full of truth—an emotional level many novelists strive to reach, but few achieve."

Killer Among (2018)
(Killer Instinct, book 3)
S E Green
"Dark and disturbing–a high stakes thriller that offers a window into a terrifying world."

Children of Blood and Bone (2018)
(Legacy of Orisha, book 1)
Tomi Adeyemi
"High stakes, a captivating fantasy landscape, and a brave heroine worth rooting for make Children of Blood and Bone unlike anything I've ever read."

Honor Among Thieves (2018)
(Honors, book 1)
Ann Aguirre and Rachel Caine
"Ann Aguirre and Rachel Caine are the definition of a double threat. Honor Among Thieves is proof -- pitch-perfect pacing and unexpected twists make it a heart-stopping thrill ride. I loved every minute of it!"

Say You'll Remember Me (2018)
Katie McGarry
"This story broke my heart and then stitched it back together before I finished the last page. Katie McGarry owes me a box of tissues."

Warcross (2017)
(Warcross, book 1)
Marie Lu
"An immersive world that I didn't want to leave. Warcross is pure genius. I'm ready for the sequel!"

Nemesis (2017)
(Project Nemesis, book 1)
Brendan Reichs
"Born from the imagination of an apocalyptic mastermind, Nemesis is an addictive read filled with mystery, conspiracy, and terrifying possibilities. I can’t wait for the sequel!"

The Edge of Everything (2017)
(Edge of Everything, book 1)
Jeff Giles
"A fresh and addictive read that grabbed me from the first page and still hasn't let me go."

Stealing Snow (2016)
(Stealing Snow, book 1)
Danielle Paige
"A lush and addictive fantasy woven from threads of magic, romance, and adventure by a master storyteller. Danielle Paige raises the bar with Stealing Snow."

Under the Lights (2016)
(Field Party, book 2)
Abbi Glines
"Tender, honest, and achingly real. This book has it all, and I can't wait for the next field party."

The Problem with Forever (2016)
Jennifer L Armentrout
"Heartbreakingly real...a remarkable novel about the power of first love and the courage it takes to face your fears."

It Ends With Us (2016)
(It Ends With Us, book 1)
Colleen Hoover
"Colleen Hoover reminds readers that love is a fragile thing, built from courage, hope, and tears. Every person with a heartbeat should read this book."

Illuminae (2015)
(Illuminae Files, book 1)
Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
"An edge of your seat thrill ride that left me breathless. Genre: Undefinable. Novel: Unforgettable."

Sublime (2014)
Christina Lauren
"A romantic and unforgettable story of first love."

Prince of Shadows (2014)
Rachel Caine
"The Prince of Shadows will steal your heart, then he'll break it."

Into The Still Blue (2014)
(Under the Never Sky, book 3)
Veronica Rossi
"Heart-stopping action and romance. I am officially obsessed."

The Eye of Minds (2013)
(Mortality Doctrine, book 1)
James Dashner
"More realistic and addictive than any video game--The Eye of Minds sucked me in from the very first page. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo meets The Matrix in a vividly rendered world of gamers, hackers, and cyber-terrorists. I can't wait to read the next book in the series!"

The Bone Season (2013)
(Bone Season, book 1)
Samantha Shannon
"A dark and exquisitely rendered fantasy unlike anything out there. The Bone Season is a must-read."

Unravel Me (2013)
(Shatter Me, book 2)
Tahereh Mafi
"Unravel Me is dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense. I dare you to stop reading."

The Demon's Surrender (2011)
(Demon's Lexicon, book 3)
Sarah Rees Brennan
"Only Sarah Rees Brennan could make you love a demon."

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