Sarah Raughley

Sarah Raughley is a Canadian author of young adult fantasy and science fiction known for her action-packed, diverse, and emotionally compelling stories that centre girls and women of colour in genre fiction. Her novel Livewire is a thrilling story that combines elements of science fiction and adventure with the emotional complexity of coming-of-age fiction. Raughley first gained attention with her Effigies series, a fantasy quartet about four girls who are the last line of defence against a world full of deadly phantoms, which was praised for its diverse cast, its inventive mythology, and its exploration of the pressures placed on young women who are expected to save the world. Her writing is characterised by dynamic action sequences, richly imagined speculative worlds, and protagonists who are complex, flawed, and compelling. Raughley is passionate about representation in genre fiction and about creating stories where readers from diverse backgrounds can see themselves as the heroes of epic narratives. Her work speaks to the growing demand for young adult fiction that reflects the diversity of its actual readership. Livewire continues her commitment to telling exciting, emotionally resonant stories with diverse casts. It is available as an audiobook, offering listeners an action-packed, character-driven story that showcases Raughley's gifts as a storyteller and her commitment to inclusive, exciting genre fiction.