Amy Rose Capetta is an American author known for her speculative and young adult fiction. She writes imaginative novels that blend fantasy, magical realism, and queer themes. Her works include "The Brilliant Death," a dark fantasy set in Renaissance Italy featuring magic and vengeance; "The Lost Coast," a contemporary fantasy exploring friendship and transformation on California's rugged coastline; and "Man's Best Friend," a science fiction tale. Capetta often collaborates with fellow writer Cori McCarthy, co-authoring the "Once & Future" series. Her writing is celebrated for its lush prose, atmospheric settings, and diverse representation, earning her a devoted readership among fans of genre-bending fiction.