Rae Carson
Rae Carson is an American YA fantasy author whose Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy features a fat, insecure princess who comes to embrace her prophesied destiny. Her work is praised for its authentic female protagonist and its engagement with faith and doubt. Walk on Earth a Stranger is a historical fantasy set during the California Gold Rush.
Works
- The Girl of Fire and ThornsChosen girl discovers god's power within as she navigates prophecy and destiny
- The Crown of EmbersQueen discovers prophecy powers while protecting kingdom from ancient threats
- The Bitter KingdomQueen uses magic and strength to save her kingdom from overwhelming darkness
- Walk on Earth a StrangerGirl with gold-sensing power journeys west during westward frontier expansion
- Like a River GloriousPioneers seek promised land while gold-sense girl guides them through danger