V. E. Schwab is a New York Times bestselling author of fantasy and science fiction novels. She is best known for her Shades of Magic series, which has been adapted into a television series. Schwab has also written several standalone novels, including The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and The Near Witch. She is a graduate of the College of William & Mary and currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Schwab is an advocate for diversity in literature and has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and The Guardian. She is passionate about creating stories that explore the power of choice and the consequences of our actions.