Alexandra Overy grew up in London and moved to Los Angeles to pursue her undergraduate degree in history at UCLA, where she also completed her MFA in screenwriting, and stuck around for the weather and great ice cream. She loves writing in all formats, always centering on fierce women and morally gray characters, often with a bit of magic and murder. When she’s not writing, she can be found baking, fangirling over her favorite books, or cuddling her foster kittens.
Praise for This Cursed Crown
"Part heist, part meditation on sacrifice, love, and ambition: a
riveting coming-of-age tale." —Kirkus Reviews
Praise for These Feathered Flames
"These Feathered Flames is a stunning debut as dark, lush, and
captivating as the best fairy tales. Overy’s writing is both
lyrical and grounded, and I was just as taken by the court politics
as I was by the complex, layered relationship between sisters Asya
and Izaveta—one gentle and one ruthless, both destined to protect
their kingdom. With themes of destiny, sisterhood, and
sacrifice, plus a blossoming queer romance that left me yearning
for Book Two, this retelling of a classic Russian fairy tale was a
thrill from start to finish." —Nina Varela, author of the Crier’s
War duology
“As brilliant as a firebird, These Feathered Flames has all the
elements I love in young adult fantasy: lyrical prose, a unique
spin on folklore, and the complicated relationship between sisters.
From the first page to the last, Overy’s debut will have readers
burning to know what happens next.” —Mara Rutherford, author of the
Crown of Coral and Pearl duology
"These Feathered Flames is a beautiful story of sisterhood, court
intrigue, and ancient magic that simultaneously draws on
established folklore and breathes new life into it. With luscious
worldbuilding and two skillfully crafted heroines that will ensnare
your heart, this book is a fantastic start to a new series!" —Kalyn
Josephson, author of The Storm Crow duology
“An engrossing fantasy tale about sisterhood and what it means to
be able to fully trust another person.” —School Library Journal
"This compelling series opener is narrated by both sisters as they
struggle to overcome fear and distrust to be true allies. Though
the sisters’ relationship is paramount, their relationships with
others, including Asya’s burgeoning romance with a female guard,
prove crucial. This will appeal to those who enjoy character-driven
stories of magic and courtly intrigue." —Booklist
"Asya’s exhilarating, tightly plotted fights and Izaveta’s clever
political machinations play out against Slavic-inspired historical
and cultural elements to create a thoroughly compelling tale of
strength and sisterhood." —Kirkus Reviews
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