Luiza Sauma is a Brazilian-British novelist and journalist known for her imaginative, darkly comic fiction that blends elements of literary and speculative storytelling. Born in Brazil in 1988 and raised in London, she studied English at University College London and later worked as a journalist, contributing to major publications such as The Guardian and The Independent. Her background in journalism informs her sharp, observant prose and engagement with contemporary issues.

Sauma gained recognition with her debut novel Everything You Ever Wanted (2019), a surreal and unsettling story about a teenage girl living in a mysterious, isolated community. Her work often explores themes of control, desire, identity, and the illusion of utopia, combining humor with a sense of unease. With her distinctive voice and genre-blending style, Luiza Sauma has emerged as a notable figure in contemporary literary fiction.