She spent the initial few years of her life in between the high rise buildings in South Korea. In addition to writing novels, author Renee is also passionate about various kinds of rescue dogs, curry, as well as college basketball. Whenever she is not busy with her writing works, she likes to use her spare time in dancing to the tunes of salsa and go on shopping especially for shoes so that she can increase her vase collection with the latest additions. Before going on to become a full time writer, author Renee completed her graduation from the North Carolina University, located in Chapel Hill. She is particularly popular for writing down her successful novel series titled ‘The Wrath and the Dawn’ as well as a number of other standalone novels. Stalked.Renee Ahdieh is one of the well known authors of the fantasy, romance, and young adult genres, hailing from America. It's like walking alone down a twilight street and feeling the snap of a branch behind you and that acidic heart-in-your-throat rush of knowing that you're being followed. The Beautiful has that decadent, slow-moving horror that feels like a dream slipping to nightmare. VAMPIRES.” -Sabaa Tahir, New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes “An incredibly ornate, lush New Orleans characters who imprint themselves on your memory forever a story that is nail-biting and swoony and satisfying and tense ALL AT THE SAME TIME. Fans will clamor for the continuation to this captivating volume.” - Publishers Weekly Readers will champion Celine’s wit and incredible grit-even surrounded by powerful, supernatural protectors, Celine fights for herself and those she loves. “Ahdieh’s New Orleans is lushly atmospheric, permeating this series opener with an undercurrent of violence within a seductive underworld around Mardi Gras. Compelling.” - The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Vampires never stay dead for long, and best-selling Ahdieh's approach-part homage to the classics, part fresh-eyed revitalization-will intrigue all but the most committed skeptics.” - Booklist “An action-packed third act and a final reveal will have readers grasping for the sequel.

“The first in a series, this mystery novel shines when it focuses on Celine and her struggle to fit into society while trying to be true to herself.” - School Library Journal Sure to please fans of the author and of the vampire-romance genre.” - Kirkus “Ahdieh brings New Orleans vibrantly to life, particularly when exploring the complicated racial and gender restrictions of high society through main and supporting characters of mixed-race origin.

“It's true: Vampires are back, and they're more seductive than ever.” - Bustle “ The Beautiful, which kicks off a new series, returns the vampire novel to popular form, evoking the style of Anne Rice and breathing fresh life into the genre.” - Entertainment Weekly

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