Ashley Olivier

Ashley Olivier writes fantasy for younger readers centred on contested power, dangerous quests, and alliances strained by hidden motives. The Raven Thief opens the Royal Thieves Trilogy and follows Enya, a capable outlaw hired by three brothers to recover a legendary sword. What begins as a route away from punishment broadens into a conflict involving rebellion, assassination attempts, rival claims to rule, and an ancient force seeking renewed power. Published in 2021 for teen readers, the hardcover credits Nick Beard and Carolyn McSharry as editors. Its structure combines a travelling quest with court intrigue, allowing Enya's practical loyalty to her crew to meet questions about rulers and supposed allies. Creatures, world-building, and adventurous momentum intensify the political stakes. By making a thief rather than a royal heir the central agent, Olivier frames the larger struggle through someone accustomed to weighing risk, obligation, and survival from outside official authority.