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Tracy Wolff
Tracy Wolff is an American author of young adult fiction, best known for her bestselling series ''Crave''. She also writes under the pen name Tessa Adams. Personal life Wolff is an only child who lost her father unexpectedly at the age of 22. She is a mother of three and a former English professor, who now works as a full-time writer from her home in Austin, Texas. The ''Crave'' series The ''Crave'' series is a popular romantasy saga that combines elements of paranormal romance with young adult fantasy, reaching the New York Times best-seller list. The series follows Grace, a teenager who moves to a mysterious Alaskan boarding school after the death of her parents. There, she discovers a supernatural world filled with vampires, werewolves, witches, and gargoyles. The series debuted in April 2020 with Crave and has several sequels. As of 2024, the series had sold over 3.5 million copies globally and gained a massive following, particularly among fans of BookTok. Shortly before ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Adult Fiction
Young adult literature (YA) is typically written for readers aged 12 to 18 and includes most of the themes found in adult fiction, such as family dysfunction, substance abuse, alcoholism, and sexuality. It is characterized by simpler world building than adult literature as it seeks to highlight the experiences of adolescents in a variety of ways. There are various genres within young adult literature. The earliest known use of term ''young adult'' occurred in 1942. Prior to the 1930s teenagers, adolescents and young adults were still considered children in society. Following the recognition of teenagers as a distinct group of people, the designation of young adult literature was developed by librarians to help teenagers make the transition between children's literature and adult literature. According to a study conducted in 2023, 55% of young adult literature consumers were over 18 years of age. 78% of adult consumers purchased with the intent to read themselves. Of these adult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
