Sangu Mandanna

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Sangu Mandanna โ€“ Indian-British author of YA and fantasy novels, best known for The Lost Girl and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Her work mixes magic, warmth, and self-discovery. Raised in India and now living in the UK, she is praised for crafting cosy, enchanting tales reminiscent of Practical Magic.

๐ŸŒฑ Began storytelling as a child, inventing fairy tales of her own. ๐Ÿ“š Published her debut The Lost Girl in her early twenties. ๐Ÿง™ The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches became her breakout, defining her as a voice of cosy fantasy. ๐Ÿ“– A recurring theme is โ€œfound familyโ€ โ€“ bonds chosen, not inherited. ๐ŸŒ Lives in the UK with her husband and children. ๐Ÿˆ A cat lover, she often shares feline glimpses online. โœ๏ธ Writes across genres, from YA to childrenโ€™s fiction. ๐ŸŽค Says she wants her books to feel like โ€œa home for those who feel out of place.โ€ ๐Ÿงฉ Draws inspiration from comics and TV shows for her witty dialogue. ๐Ÿ“ฆ For years she went unnoticed, until word of mouth brought her wider recognition. ๐Ÿ˜„ Once joked that her true magic is โ€œa coffee machine that never breaks in the morning.โ€