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Brigid Kemmerer is the New York Times bestselling author of dark and alluring YA novels like A Curse So Dark and Lonely, Defy the Night, and Letters to the Lost. A full time writer, Brigid lives in the Baltimore area with her family. When she’s not writing or being a mom, you can usually find her with her hands wrapped around a barbell.

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Average rating: 4.02 · 607,297 ratings · 85,602 reviews · 31 distinct works • Similar authors

	A Curse So Dark and Lonely (Cursebreakers, #1) 3.96 avg rating — 175,587 ratings — published 2019 — 49 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Defy the Night (Defy the Night, #1) 4.11 avg rating — 70,356 ratings — published 2021 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Heart So Fierce and Broken (Cursebreakers, #2) 3.88 avg rating — 74,285 ratings — published 2020 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Letters to the Lost (Letters to the Lost, #1) 4.31 avg rating — 50,792 ratings — published 2017	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Vow So Bold and Deadly (Cursebreakers, #3) 3.78 avg rating — 49,975 ratings — published 2021 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Defend the Dawn (Defy the Night, #2) 4.17 avg rating — 34,025 ratings — published 2022 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Storm (Elemental, #1) 3.94 avg rating — 27,013 ratings — published 2012 — 24 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Destroy the Day (Defy the Night, #3) 4.20 avg rating — 21,011 ratings — published 2024	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	More Than We Can Tell (Letters to the Lost, #2) 4.26 avg rating — 18,282 ratings — published 2018 — 26 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spark (Elemental, #2) 4.13 avg rating — 17,589 ratings — published 2012 — 18 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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This sweeping young-adult fantasy makes some sharp points about our own society—and serves up an exciting and empowering adventure tale. Tessa is an apothecary in training who, with her friend Wes, has managed to create an elixir to fend off the deadly fever that’s been plaguing the nation of Kandala. But there’s a catch. Th

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Paper Princess (The Royals, #1)

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Brigid answered a question about Carving Shadows into Gold: Brigid! I just want to start this off by saying that I love love LOVE the Cursebreakers universe. The LGBTQ rep is great, but I just have two questions. One; Will there be more explicit scenes in the second one? If so, how graphic? We didn't get to see crap in AVSBAD and then I read FSIS and was like WHOA Two; Any updates on a release date? Now that Destroy the Day is out I was hoping you found a day for it yet? I am so sorry I'm just seeing this! I will say that there are some "open door" scenes in CARVING SHADOWS that are similar to what you read in FORGING SILVER. Specific body parts aren't explicitly mentioned, but experienced readers will definitely kno See Full Answer
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“I am always surprised to discover that when the world seems darkest, there exists the greatest opportunity for light.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, A Curse So Dark and Lonely

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“If you want me to fix your homework, you need to leave me alone.” Then he spotted her. “You’re back.”
“Yeah.” She glanced between him and Gabriel. “You do his homework?”
“Just the math. It’s a miracle he can count to ten.”
“I can count to one.” Gabriel gave him the finger.”
― Brigid Kemmerer, Storm

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“We are all dealt a hand at birth. A good hand can ultimately lose - just as a poor hand can win - but we must all play the cards the fate deals. The choices we face may not be the choices we want, but they are choices nonetheless.”
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message 26: by Rach

14 nov. 2014 12:27

Hi Brigid,

Just a random question: if you could be an elemental being or anything supernatural for 24 hours who or what would you be and why? :)

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message 25: by Marie -The Reading Otter

23 nov. 2013 07:26

I dont know how many other fans would want one, but I would love to have a Novella for Chris and Becca. :)

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message 24: by Sarah

09 sept. 2013 18:04

Thanks for accepting my friend request :)
Can't wait for Secret!

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message 23: by Eugenia (Genie In A Book)

31 août 2013 01:16

Thanks for accepting my friend request :)
Looking forward to reading and discovering more of your work.

Best wishes for more books in the future,
Genie

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message 22: by Charlotte

16 juil. 2013 16:36

Thanks for adding me back!

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message 21: by Alexa

17 mai 2013 18:06

Thank you for accepting! Absolutely love your Elementals-series so far, it's brilliant and so entertaining. Can't wait for the upcoming books, I'm counting down the days for Spirit and I am so excited! :D

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message 20: by Brigid

05 mai 2013 01:39

Amelia wrote: "Just ordered Storm and I can't wait to start this series! I've been meaning to read the Elemental series for ages and now I can... well as soon as amazon delivers them! :D *Pause for happy dance*"

Thanks, Amelia! I hope you enjoy them!

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message 19: by Neveen

08 mar. 2013 20:13

Thanks so much for the friendship :) ...

--Nevey...

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message 18: by Brigid

05 fév. 2013 04:56

Chris wrote: "You are an incredible author, read the whole series in two weeks. Can't wait for the next book"

Oh wow! Thank you, Chris! That means a lot!

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message 17: by Chris

05 fév. 2013 03:37

You are an incredible author, read the whole series in two weeks. Can't wait for the next book

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message 16: by Flavia

29 nov. 2012 23:04

Thank you for accepting my friend request! I can't to read Breathless and Spirit! ^^

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message 15: by Neeks

28 oct. 2012 15:37

Awww thankyou for the friend request :D I must say, YOU are pretty awesome yourself :)

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message 14: by Cassidy

17 oct. 2012 00:41

thankyou for accepting my friend request :)! cant wait for Spirit to come out!

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message 13: by Rachmi

13 sept. 2012 17:07

thank you for accepting my friend request, elemental series is one of my favorite series. really enjoyed your books.........

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message 12: by Kelli Belli

04 sept. 2012 18:04

Thank you for accepting my request! I absolutely love the Elemental Series and those Merrick boys!

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message 11: by Brigid

31 août 2012 02:50

Donna wrote: "Thank you for the friendship Brigid, looking forward to all your updates and your amazing books in the future."

Thank you so much, Donna!! I look forward to your updates, too! :-)

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message 10: by Brigid

31 août 2012 02:50

Ashly wrote: "I love that you use Maryland reference! Being from Baltimore and all."

Thanks! I live in Anne Arundel County so it was convenient. :-)

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message 9: by Ashly

30 août 2012 22:22

I love that you use Maryland reference! Being from Baltimore and all.

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message 8: by Donna

30 août 2012 01:22

Thank you for the friendship Brigid, looking forward to all your updates and your amazing books in the future.

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message 7: by Dina

17 août 2012 06:16

Hi Brigid! Thanks for the add acceptance :) I look forward to talking books with you...Happy reading! XD

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message 6: by Mariam

05 juil. 2012 14:23

Hi Brigid! *waves* :D
Thank you for accepting me!
Have a great day!

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message 5: by Brigid

05 juin 2012 02:04

Mada wrote: "Oooh God, Storm was absolutely fabulous. I loved it and now I can't wait until Spark it's released.
I hope I get the time to write my review on my blog this days because I think everyone should rea..."

Thank you so much, Mada! I really appreciate it! :-D

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message 4: by Mada

04 juin 2012 18:52

Oooh God, Storm was absolutely fabulous. I loved it and now I can't wait until Spark it's released.
I hope I get the time to write my review on my blog this days because I think everyone should read it.
You are and amazing writer.
OMG, the covers. Gorgeous.
I hope Storm will be published in Romania too :).

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message 3: by Brigid

23 fév. 2012 17:45

Whitney wrote: "Thank you for the friendship! :D I'm glad you like the GIFS. :) I looooove your covers, can't wait to get Storm in April!"

Oh, I love the GIFs. :-) They make my whole day. I hope you love the book when it comes out! Thank you so much for wanting to read it!!

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message 2: by Whitney

23 fév. 2012 15:19

Thank you for the friendship! :D I'm glad you like the GIFS. :) I looooove your covers, can't wait to get Storm in April!

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message 1: by Brigid

17 déc. 2011 15:07

Robin wrote: "thanks for accepting my friendship! love your books...i mean i haven't read them yet but i definetly will"

Thanks, Robin!! You made my day. I can't wait for April! I hope you like them when they come out! :-D

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