Rebecca Yarros
Background: A New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of over twenty novels. She is a 'military brat' and a military spouse, which informs much of her contemporary romance writing.
Global Success: While long-beloved in the romance community, she achieved massive mainstream success with her 'Empyrean' series, starting with the dragon-fantasy hit Fourth Wing.
Style: Yarros is known for her high-stakes emotional storytelling and her ability to weave together romance with intense external conflict. She often features themes of family, loyalty, and overcoming adversity, frequently including disability representation in her work.
