Courtney Summers is an “uncompromising writer” (Quill and Quire) with “a history of risky artistic choices” (Kirkus Reviews) “known for pushing boundaries” (Shelf Awareness) with a body of work that’s “not for the faint of heart” (The New York Times).
Hailed “a master of the bitch” (Electric Literature) for years of writing “nuanced, wrenching stories about angry [and] unlikable girls,” Summers’s reputation as an unapologetic and incisive storyteller has earned her praise from a readership that crosses category lines. Her critically acclaimed books have earned over 20 starred reviews, received numerous awards and honors—including the Edgar and ITW Thriller Awards. Courtney has reviewed for The New York Times and is the founder of the 2015 worldwide trending hashtag #ToTheGirls. She lives and writes in Canada.