Lyssa Mia Smith has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and specializes in trauma. A lifelong New Yorker, she lives on Long Island with her husband, their two sons, and the sweetest dog. Her debut romantic fantasy, Revelle, was a finalist for the 2023 CYBILS Award in Young Adult Speculative Fiction and has been translated into seven languages. Her second novel, Gilded in Vengeance, released in November and earned critical acclaim, including selection as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard title. Her adult debut is slated for 2027.