Leigh Bardugo
Leigh Bardugo is a bestselling American author known for her work in the young adult fantasy genre. She is particularly celebrated for creating the Grishaverse, a richly detailed world that serves as the backdrop for her Shadow and Bone trilogy and Six of Crows duology. This imaginative universe, with its unique blend of magic, adventure, and moral complexity, has captivated readers worldwide. Bardugo was born on April 6, 1975, in Jerusalem, Israel, and grew up in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from Yale University with a degree in English and, before turning to writing full-time, she worked in copywriting, journalism, and special effects makeup.
Her breakout novel, Shadow and Bone (2012), launched her career, quickly becoming a hit among readers and earning a Netflix adaptation. Bardugo is celebrated for her vivid world-building, diverse characters, and particularly intricate plots that blend magic, adventure, and moral complexity, providing readers with a stimulating intellectual experience. Six of Crows (2015) expanded the Grishaverse and gained widespread critical acclaim.
In addition to her young adult novels, Bardugo has ventured into adult fantasy with Ninth House (2019), the first in the Alex Stern series. Her work, which has earned her numerous awards and recognitions, is praised for pushing the boundaries of traditional fantasy, offering readers thrilling and thought-provoking stories. Bardugo continues to be a significant voice in contemporary fantasy literature.
Her breakout novel, Shadow and Bone (2012), launched her career, quickly becoming a hit among readers and earning a Netflix adaptation. Bardugo is celebrated for her vivid world-building, diverse characters, and particularly intricate plots that blend magic, adventure, and moral complexity, providing readers with a stimulating intellectual experience. Six of Crows (2015) expanded the Grishaverse and gained widespread critical acclaim.
In addition to her young adult novels, Bardugo has ventured into adult fantasy with Ninth House (2019), the first in the Alex Stern series. Her work, which has earned her numerous awards and recognitions, is praised for pushing the boundaries of traditional fantasy, offering readers thrilling and thought-provoking stories. Bardugo continues to be a significant voice in contemporary fantasy literature.
Grishaverse Series:
0.1. The Demon in the Wood (2015)
0.5. The Witch of Duva (2012)
1. Shadow and Bone (2012)
2. Siege and Storm (2013)
2.5. The Too-Clever Fox (2013)
2.6. Little Knife (2014)
3. Ruin and Rising (2014)
4. Six of Crows (2015)
5. King of Scars (2019)
7. Rule of Wolves (2021)
Alex Stern Series:
1. Ninth House (2019)
2. Hell Bent (2023)
Novels:
The Familiar
0.1. The Demon in the Wood (2015)
0.5. The Witch of Duva (2012)
1. Shadow and Bone (2012)
2. Siege and Storm (2013)
2.5. The Too-Clever Fox (2013)
2.6. Little Knife (2014)
3. Ruin and Rising (2014)
4. Six of Crows (2015)
5. King of Scars (2019)
7. Rule of Wolves (2021)
Alex Stern Series:
1. Ninth House (2019)
2. Hell Bent (2023)
Novels:
The Familiar