Tess Sharpe is an American author of young adult and adult fiction. She is best known for her debut novel, Far From You, which was a finalist for the 2014 Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery. Her other works include The Girls I've Been, The Last Thing She Ever Did, and Barbed Wire Heart. Sharpe is passionate about creating stories that explore the complexities of female relationships and the power of resilience. She is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz and currently lives in Northern California with her family.