Marita Smith is the author of the Kindred Ties trilogy, a science fiction and fantasy series for young adults. She's passionate about the environment, science, and LGBTQIA+ representation. As a total gay-mo, she’s pretty stoked to be writing diverse young adult fiction.

Latest news:
It's been awhile...but Book 3 in the Kindred Ties series (Resilience) will be released in Spring 2022! Huzzah! Watch this space for launch details. 

Reviews

"An action-packed race against the clock where found family is championed. I couldn't put it down, I was desperate to know what happened next."

-Alison Evans, YA author

"Smith has created an intriguing world in which animals and humans share a remarkable - and potentially lethal - bond. Enhanced by a diverse cast of characters, Emergence is a high-stakes tale that explores the frontiers of science, the depths of treachery in the pursuit of power, and the potency of love."

-Erin Gough, YA author

"This book has all you could possibly want: betrayal, animals, action, adventure, and a peculiar love triangle...I couldn't put it down. This is definitely a series to get behind."

-Jess, Book Bonding Independent Bookstore