Tara Isabella Burton

Tara Isabella Burton is an American novelist, journalist, and theologian whose work explores themes of obsession, identity, and belonging. She is the author of the psychological thrillers "Social Creature" and "The World Cannot Give," both of which examine the intense, often dangerous relationships that form between young women. Burton's novels have been praised for their sharp prose and psychological insight. In addition to her fiction, she writes about religion and culture for publications including The New York Times and National Geographic. She holds a doctorate in theology from Oxford University and divides her time between New York City and Europe.