Kristin Bjorg Sigurvinsdottir, born in 1992, had an early aspiration to weave stories. Though she initially ventured into law, serving as a lawyer for a time, her passion for storytelling eventually led her back to her first love: writing.

Kristin Bjorg’s bold decision to leave her legal career paved the way for her debut novel, Daughter of the Sea. This novel, a project that began in her teenage years, kicked off the Mystic Runes series, a captivating YA fantasy trilogy. Released in 2020, it quickly garnered acclaim, securing a nomination for the Icelandic Literary Prize.

Building on her initial success, the second book in the series, The Bronze Harp, was published in 2022. It, too, received widespread praise, and winning the Icelandic Booksellers’ Prize in the YA category and earning a nomination for the Icelandic Women’s Fiction Prize. The series concluded with its third and final installment in 2023, cementing its status with all three books not only becoming bestsellers in their respective years of publication but also receiving starred reviews.

Kristin Bjorg’s journey from law to literature has established her as a beloved figure in the YA fantasy genre, celebrated for her innovative storytelling and the creation of the “Mystic Runes” series, a testament to her enduring dedication to her craft.