Jackson Pearce

Jackson Pearce is an American author known primarily for writing young adult and middle-grade fiction, with particular focus on fairy tale retellings and contemporary fantasy. Her work includes both standalone novels and series, spanning multiple genres including romance, horror, and adventure. Her debut novel As You Wish was published in 2009, followed by a series of fairy tale retellings beginning with Sisters Red in 2010. The fairy tale series continued with Sweetly, Fathomless, and Cold Spell, each offering dark, modern interpretations of classic stories like Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, and The Little Mermaid. Pearce has also written middle-grade novels, including The Doublecross and The Inside Job, which follow the adventures of a spy family. Her work The Mighty Odds represents another venture into middle-grade territory, exploring themes of unexpected superpowers and friendship. Beyond fiction writing, Pearce has contributed to anthologies and maintained an online presence through social media and her website, where she shares writing advice and engages with readers. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where she continues to write and develop new projects.

Readers appreciate Pearce's fresh takes on fairy tales, with many noting her ability to create strong female protagonists and sibling relationships. Reviews highlight her fast-paced plotting and creative world-building, particularly in Sisters Red and Sweetly. What readers liked: - Modern, darker interpretations of classic tales - Sister relationships and family dynamics - Action sequences and pacing - Character development in middle-grade works What readers disliked: - Predictable plot twists in later fairy tale series books - Romance elements feel forced in some novels - Uneven pacing in The Mighty Odds - Some middle-grade readers found The Doublecross complex Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: - Sisters Red: 3.8/5 (24,000+ ratings) - As You Wish: 3.7/5 (8,000+ ratings) - Sweetly: 3.9/5 (11,000+ ratings) Amazon: - Sisters Red: 4.2/5 - The Doublecross: 4.4/5 - The Mighty Odds: 3.9/5 One reader noted: "Pearce excels at reimagining familiar stories without losing their core appeal."

Sisters Red - Two sisters become werewolf hunters after surviving an attack that killed their grandmother and left one sister scarred.

Sweetly - A modern retelling of Hansel and Gretel where siblings Gretchen and Ansel move in with a mysterious candy maker.

Fathomless - A reimagining of The Little Mermaid featuring three sisters with the power to see people's past lives.

Cold Spell - A contemporary adaptation of The Snow Queen where a girl pursues her boyfriend after he's bewitched by a mysterious woman.

Purity - A teenage girl struggles with her decision to break her purity pledge while dealing with her pastor father and her mother's death.

Tsarina - Set in 1917 Russia, a young noble girl tries to save the Romanov empire using a magical Faberge egg.

As You Wish - A girl discovers a young genie who must grant her three wishes, leading to unexpected complications.

The Doublecross (And Other Skills I Learned as a Superspy) - A 12-year-old overweight spy school student must rescue her kidnapped parents.

The Inside Job (And Other Skills I Learned as a Superspy) - The sequel follows young spy Hale as she investigates a mole within her organization.

Holly Black writes young adult fantasy focused on faeries and dark supernatural elements. Like Pearce, she incorporates folklore retellings and explores themes of family relationships.

Robin McKinley retells classic fairy tales with female protagonists who challenge traditional roles. Her work includes the same mix of romance and fantasy elements that characterize Pearce's novels.

Alex Flinn specializes in contemporary fairy tale retellings set in modern settings. Her stories feature transformations and complex family dynamics similar to Pearce's Sisters Red series.

Maggie Stiefvater creates paranormal young adult novels with romantic storylines and supernatural creatures. She builds worlds where mythology intersects with contemporary life, comparable to Pearce's approach.

Julie Kagawa writes fantasy series featuring fairy courts and supernatural beings in modern settings. Her work contains the same blend of romance, action, and reimagined folklore found in Pearce's books.