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Jennifer L. Kelly

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in Cleveland , The United States

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Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy

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Lois Lowry, Maggie Stiefvater, Leigh Bardugo, Tahereh Mafi, Veronica R ...more

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Hello, and welcome — I’m so glad you’re here. 😊

I write YA and women’s fiction with elements of science fiction, fantasy, and magical realism. No matter the setting — present day, a dystopian future, or even another planet — my stories share a common thread: the belief that spirit, heart, and human connection can carry us through even the hardest seasons.

When I’m not writing, I’m the creator of Salt & Flame Candles, a small-batch, hand-poured soy candle shop inspired by story, nostalgia, and faith. It grew out of my love of books and storytelling and remains a creative extension of that same love — just in scent instead of words.

I share my days with my fur child, who makes sure we walk five miles every day, rain or shine. I’m also a certifie ...more

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Average rating: 4.42 · 124 ratings · 79 reviews · 23 distinct works

	Army of Fire (The Elementals, #1) 4.22 avg rating — 23 ratings — 5 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
	House of Snakes 4.05 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2018 — 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
	The Prophecy (The Lucia Chronicles #1) 4.22 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	The Earth Key (The Elementals #2) 4.57 avg rating — 14 ratings — 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
	The Dissentient (The Lucia Chronicles #2) 4.85 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Genesis of Wood (The Elementals #3) 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2017 — 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
	The Water Queen (The Elementals #4) 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — 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
	The Beacon (The Lucia Chronicles #3) 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Secret of Metal (The Elementals #5) 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — 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
	The Fractured Life of Jenny McClain 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2016 — 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

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Crooked Kingdom (A YA Book Review)

Crooked Kingdom (A YA Book Review):

In a nutshell: Whereas, SoC was a fast-paced heist, CK is a slow simmer. As Kaz would say, brick by brick. A great ending to the duology with the possibility of more down the line. 4/5 stars.

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Series by Jennifer L. Kelly

The Elementals (5 books)
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The Lucia Chronicles (3 books)
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Murder on Madison Square (Gaslight Mystery, #25)

by Victoria Thompson

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Why I Believe: Straight Answers to Honest Questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity

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Take Six Girls: The Lives of the Mitford Sisters

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Jennifer’s Quotes

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”
― E.E. Cummings

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“When you write a book, you spend day after day scanning and identifying the trees. When you’re done, you have to step back and look at the forest.”
― Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

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