Rachel Hartman is the author of three young adult fantasy novels: Seraphina, Shadow Scale, and Tess of the Road. Her fourth novel, In The Serpent's Wake, was published February 1st, 2022. Her novels have been on the New York Times bestseller list and have received many awards, including the Morris Award, the Sunburst Prize, and the Monica Hughes Award. She is also the author of a mini-comic, Amy Unbound. Rachel lives in Vancouver, BC, with her husband and whippet.