Hope Jian  was born in China and adopted into a multiethnic American family with seven adopted kids all from tough backgrounds. Having grown up in a diverse family of Hispanic, Black, as well as East and South Asian heritage, Hope enjoys writing YA fantasy that inspire weary fighters who had to grow up quickly, while also infusing her stories with themes of found family and adoption.

When not writing, Hope enjoys illustrating and visiting new castles and adding to her list of eight countries she’s explored.