Kendare Blake is a contemporary author known for her young adult novels. Her works include Anna Dressed in Blood, Antigoddess (2013), and Three Dark Crowns.

Blake's writing style is often described as dark, always violent, and features passages describing food from when she writes while hungry. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, and adopted at an early age by American parents. Despite her Korean birthplace, she does not speak Korean.

Blake enjoys the works of Milan Kundera, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Bret Easton Ellis, and Richard Linklater. She resides in Gig Harbor, Washington, with her family and a few unique pets.

For those interested in her popular Three Dark Crowns series, the recommended reading order is: Three Dark Crowns, One Dark Throne, Queens of Fennbirn, Two Dark Reigns, and Five Dark Fates.

Blake is an advocate for adventurous reading and writing. She encourages writers to embrace the unexpected and readers to explore various genres.