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Kristin F. Cast (born November 4, 1986 in Japan) is a Nigerian American author of young adult books and graphic novels, best known for the House of Night series and Sisters of Salem series, written with her mother, P. C. Cast. Early life Cast was born on an air force base in Japan, and raised in Oklahoma.Cast graduated from Broken Arrow Senior High School in 2005. She served in the United States Air Force. She's explored tattoo modeling and broadcast journalism. Personal life Cast is biracial and has Nigerian ancestry. Some of her favorite authors are Pintip Dunn, Karin Slaughter, Nic Stone, VE Schwab, Caleb Roehrig, Justin Cronin, and Emily Suvada. She's a fan of the TV show True Blood.She's open about having battled with addiction in her 20s and struggling with mental health issues. Cast lives in Portland, Oregon. Career Cast has been writing stories since 2005. As of September 2020, Cast and her mother have created more than 20 books together. She's adapted their novel The Dysasters into a graphic novel and is working on more graphic novel scripts. Co-authored with P. C. Cast House of Night series (2007–2014) In 2007, the House of Night series began with the publishing of its first book, Marked. It was created by Kristin and her mother, P. C. Cast, with Kristin beginning when she was 19-years-old. Kristin was an editor for the series. The last book of the series was Redeemed, published in 2014. Reception The first book, Marked, was criticized for its overreliance on teen slang by Publishers Weekly, who also noted that it may appeal to teenagers.The ninth book, Destined, published by St. Martin's Press in 2011, was criticized for its "cringeworthy" dialogue by Kirkus Reviews, though ultimately deemed not disappointing for fans of the series.The tenth book, Hidden, published by St. Martin's Press in 2012, was #10 on the Publishers Weekly Bestseller list in 2012, with ~27,000 units sold.The twelfth and final book, Redeemed, was praised by Kirkus Reviews for its consistent theme throughout the series and said to be expected to resonate with fans "one last time." Adaptation Rights to the series had been optioned by Empire Pictures for a couple years, with a screenplay by Kent Dalian.In 2019, it was announced that Don Carmody and David Cormican, producers of the Shadowhunters television series, would create a House of Night live-action television show. Other In 2011, Cast mentioned that she was in the process of creating a House of Night fashion line. As of 2014, the House of Night series has spent 152 weeks on the New York Times series bestseller list. Sisters of Salem series (2021–2022) The first novel, Spells Trouble, about twin witches about to be initiated into their full power, was published by Wednesday Books in 2021. Cast says that she always incorporates her own experiences into the characters she writes, but in Spells Trouble in particular, she channeled feelings of inadequacy and rage for the main character Hunter. Reception Kirkus Reviews called the first novel, Spells Trouble, "only for hardcore fans of the authors." Publishers Weekly criticized the novel for its references to Native Americans as "magical conduits" and "out of place" sex scenes. It debuted on the New York Times-bestseller list at #8.Kirkus Reviews called the third novel, Hex You, "a rushed ending to a witchy trilogy." Co-authored with Pintip Dunn In October 2022, it was announced that Cast would co-author Seasick, a dual-POV contemporary, locked-door mystery thriller about former friends and affluent classmates out on a celebratory yacht trip. The novel is set to be published in summer 2024, by Delacorte Press. Solo projects The Escaped series (2015–2020) In 2014, Cast signed a five-book deal with Diversion Books for a series called The Escaped. In 2015, she released the first book of the series, Amber Smoke. Reception Reviews for the series were mostly negative. Publishers Weekly said about the first book, Amber Smoke, "All but the most diehard paranormal fans will be turned off by the weak writing, uneven storytelling, and lackluster chemistry."The second book, Scarlet Rain, was critized by Publisher's Weekly for "obvious foreshadowing, inconsistent pacing, and awkward dialogue" that in their opinion turned "reading this short novel into a slog." The Key to Fear series (2020–2021) The Key to Fear, a dystopian YA novel about a corporation protecting citizens from a sinsiter diseease, is her first solo project was published by Blackstone in 2020 Cast says she's been intersteed in viruses since eighth grade and was inspired to write the novel upon seeing a logo across the street in Portland. A sequel, The Key to Fury, was released in April 2022. Reception Though the first novel was included in awards and several roundups, reviews were mostly negative. Kirkus Reviews criticized it for not bringing anything new to the genre, despite publishing during the COVID19-pandemic and thus being timely. Publishers Weekly noted that while Cast successfully managed to create an atmosphere of unease, the worldbuilding and characters did not seem developed enough. The Key to Fear was a finalist for the 2020 Voice Arts Award, a Publishers Weekly Pick of 2020 Pandemic Novels for Young Readers, a Gizmodo Pick of New SFF & Horror Books, and a Tor.com Pick of the Month.The Key to Fury received mixed reviews, with Kirkus Reviews calling it "strictly for fans of the first book." Works House of Night series Co-created with P. C. Cast Marked, St. Martin's Press (ISBN 9780312360269) May 1, 2007 Betrayed, St. Martin's Press (ISBN 978-0-312-36028-3) October 2, 2007 Chosen, St. Martin's Press (ISBN 9780312360306) March 4, 2008 Untamed, St. Martin's Press (ISBN 9780312379834) September 23, 2008 Hunted, St. Martin's Press (ISBN 9780312379827) March 10, 2009 Tempted, St. Martin's Press (ISBN 9780312567484) October 27, 2009 Burned, St. Martin's Press (ISBN 9780312606169) April 27, 2010 Awakened, St. Martin's Press (ISBN 9780312650247) January 4, 2011 Dragon's Oath, St. Martin's Press (ISBN 9781250000231) July 12, 2011 [Novella] Destined, St. Martin's Press (ISBN 9780312650254) October 25, 2011 Lenobia's Vow, St. Martin's Press (ISBN 9781250000248) January 31, 2012 [Novella] Hidden, St. Martin's Press (ISBN 9780312594428) October 16, 2012 Neferet's Curse, St. Martin's Press (ISBN 9781250000255) February 19, 2013 [Novella] Revealed, St. Martin's Press (ISBN 9781250061409) October 15, 2013 Kalona's Fall, St. Martin's Press (ISBN 9781250046116), July 29, 2014 [Novella] Redeemed, St. Martin's Press (ISBN 9781250055439), October 14, 2014The Escaped series Amber Smoke, Diversion Publishing, 2015 (ISBN 978-1-62681-553-7) Scarlet Rain, Diversion Publishing, 2016 (ISBN 978-1-62681-894-1) Cerulean Sea, Diversion Publishing, 2020 (ISBN 9781635760484)The Escaped novella The Scent of Salt & Sand, Diversion Publishing, 2016 (ISBN 978-1682303436) (between books 2 and 3 of The Escaped)Sisters of Salem series Spells Trouble, Wedne.... 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