Liselle Sambury

Liselle Sambury is a Canadian author of young adult fiction who blends fantasy, horror, and Afro-Caribbean culture in her gripping novels. She is best known for her Blood Like Magic trilogy, which follows a Black teenage witch navigating ancestral magic and family secrets in contemporary Toronto. Her standalone thrillers "Delicious Monsters" and "Tender Beasts" showcase her talent for crafting atmospheric, twisty narratives featuring complex Black protagonists. Sambury's work explores themes of identity, family legacy, and power while centering diverse voices in speculative fiction. A passionate advocate for representation in literature, she continues to expand the boundaries of YA storytelling.