Author V.E. Schwab on writing monsters to help her readers fight real life

V.E. Schwab knows a lot about monsters. 

When Schwab spoke to CBS News, she admitted that most of her popular works of fiction thrive because of their grittier takes on young adult fantasy. In a genre already crowded by formulaic world building, Schwab takes intense pleasure in treading a thin line between the delightful horror a dangerous monster can produce and the hope her readers come to her for. 

Schwab says this comes from a respect for her young adult and teenage readers, who she believes are much stronger than other authors give them credit for.