V.E. Schwab
V.E. Schwab is a #1 New York Times bestselling author known for her speculative fiction, including the Shades of Magic universe, the Villains series, and "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue." She writes for adult, young adult, and middle-grade readers, publishing adult novels under V.E. Schwab and younger readers' works under Victoria Schwab, though now all her books are published under V.E. Schwab. Her work is characterized by intricate world-building, morally complex characters, and a blend of fantastical and intimate storytelling. Schwab's books have been translated into multiple languages and optioned for screen adaptation. She also created the Netflix series "First Kill," based on her short story.
Awards
['Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (for The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, 2020)', 'RUSA Awards, Fantasy Award (for Vicious, 2014)', 'Goodreads Choice Awards, Best Science Fiction (for Vengeful, 2018)', 'BookBrowse Awards, Best Fiction Book (for The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, 2020)', 'Goodreads Choice Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (for Gallant, 2022)', 'Goodreads Choice Awards, Best Fantasy (for Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, 2025)', 'Libby Book Awards, Best Fantasy (for Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, 2026)']
Notable Works
['Vicious', 'Shades of Magic series', 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue', 'Gallant', 'Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil', 'First Kill (short story and TV series)']
