Renée Ahdieh is a New York Times bestselling author of young adult fiction. She is best known for her series The Wrath and the Dawn, The Rose and the Dagger, and Flame in the Mist. Ahdieh was born in South Carolina and raised in North Carolina. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Creative Writing. Ahdieh has been writing since she was a child and has been published in various magazines and journals. She is passionate about creating stories that explore diverse cultures and perspectives. Ahdieh is also an avid traveler and has visited many countries around the world. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and have been praised for their captivating storytelling and vivid world-building.