Yvonne Woon

Yvonne Woon is a respected author, known for her work in young adult fiction. She grew up in Massachusetts and went on to earn her MFA in fiction from Columbia University. Woon's writing is heavily influenced by her education, and she often uses her degree to craft intricate and thought-provoking plots.

Woon is perhaps best known for her Dead Beautiful series, which was published by Hyperion. The series, which includes the books Dead Beautiful, Life Eternal, and Love Everlasting, follows the story of a young girl named Renée Winters as she navigates a world of love, loss, and the supernatural. The series has been praised for its unique take on the paranormal genre and its strong, well-developed characters.

In addition to the Dead Beautiful series, Woon is also the author of My Flawless Life and If You, Then Me, both of which were published by Katherine Tegen Books. My Flawless Life tells the story of a teenage girl named CJ Kim who is trying to navigate the pressures of high school and her own personal struggles. If You, Then Me is a romantic comedy that follows the story of two teenagers, Cassidy Chen and Demetrius Reid, as they try to figure out their feelings for each other.

Woon is a 2022 National Endowment of the Arts Fellow in Prose, which is a testament to her talent and dedication as a writer. She currently lives in Decatur, GA, with her family and continues to write and publish novels. Her work is widely read and appreciated by both young adult and adult audiences. Woon's ability to create compelling and relatable characters, combined with her talent for crafting unique and engaging plots, has made her a popular and respected figure in the world of young adult fiction.
Dead Beautiful Books
# Title Year
1 Dead Beautiful 2010
2 Life Eternal 2012
3 Love Reborn 2014
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 If You, Then Me 2021
2 My Flawless Life 2023