Sarah Beth Durst is an American author who has written over 30 works of fantasy across multiple age categories, including adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. Her work has achieved significant recognition within the literary community. Durst's 2016 novel The Queen of Blood earned a 2017 Alex Award from the American Library Association, a prestigious honor recognizing adult books with special appeal to young adults. Additionally, two of her novels have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List, demonstrating her reach and popularity among readers.