“An impressive cast of characters…plenty of action…an SF/fantasy epic.”

- kirkus reviews

Avatar the Last Airbender meets Orphan Black in this thrilling young adult trilogy about power, resistance, and the fight to stop the future of our planet falling into the wrong hands.

“An action-packed race against the clock where found family is championed. I couldn't put it down, I was desperate to know what happened next."

— Alison Evans, author

“Smith has created an intriguing world in which animals and humans share a remarkable - and potentially lethal - bond. Enhanced by a diverse cast of characters, Emergence is a high-stakes tale that explores the frontiers of science, the depths of treachery in the pursuit of power, and the potency of love."

— Erin Gough, author

About marita

Marita Smith is the author of the Kindred Ties trilogy, a science fiction and fantasy series for young adults. She's passionate about the environment, science, and LGBTQIA+ representation. As a total gay-mo, she’s pretty stoked to be writing diverse young adult fiction.

Photo of Marita in her studio. She is wearing pink corduroy overalls and sitting in a mustard chair with a big grin.
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