Sara Holland

Author

Sara Holland is an American young adult fantasy author known for her richly imagined worlds and compelling explorations of time, power, and love. Her debut novel Everless is set in a world where time is currency, literally extracted from people's blood and used as money, creating a society of stark inequality where the rich live for... centuries while the poor sell years of their lives to survive. Holland's premise is brilliantly original, using the fantasy of time-as-currency to explore real themes of economic exploitation, class division, and the human cost of inequality. The novel follows Jules, a servant girl who returns to the wealthy estate where she grew up and discovers dark secrets about the ruling family and her own hidden connection to the realm's most dangerous magic. Holland's writing is characterised by atmospheric world-building, propulsive plotting, and a gift for creating high-stakes situations where personal relationships and political power are inextricably intertwined. The sequel, Evermore, continues the story, expanding the world and deepening the mythology that underpins the series. Holland's work appeals to fans of young adult fantasy by authors such as Leigh Bardugo, Victoria Aveyard, and Renée Ahdieh. Everless is available as an audiobook, offering listeners an immersive fantasy experience with a premise that will make them think about time, value, and inequality long after the story ends. Read more Show less