Samantha Shaye writes no spice fantasy for young adult and adult readers who believe courage is forged in darkness and that the strongest heroes are the ones forced to question everything they were taught.

Her stories blend dangerous magic, morally complex characters, and found family into immersive worlds where loyalty is tested, monsters wear familiar faces, and survival often comes at a devastating cost. Inspired by folklore, mythology, and the enduring hope that light can survive even the darkest night, Samantha creates unforgettable adventures that linger long after the final page.

When she’s not writing, Samantha can usually be found with a book in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other, dreaming up new kingdoms to explore and impossible choices for her characters to make.

She is the author of The Broken Daughter, The Dead Daughter, The Cursed Daughter, The Fall of Ahilon, and The Blood Assassin. Through every story, she invites readers to step into The Shaye Kingdom, where every choice has a price, every secret has power, and every legend begins with someone brave enough to defy fate.