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Leigh Bardugo

Leigh Bardugo is the American author best–known for her young adult Grishaverse fantasy novels that were adapted into the Netflix series Shadow and Bone. Some of her popular series include the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology and King of Scars duology. Bardugo's other bestselling books include Ninth House, Hell Bent and The Familiar. Her short fiction has appeared in multiple anthologies including The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy. Bardugo lives in Los Angeles, and she is also an associate fellow of Pauli Murray College at Yale University.

Leigh Bardugo
Explore all the books and series by Leigh Bardugo at Barnes & Noble. Leigh Bardugo is most famous for writing young adult fantasy books, especially her popular Grishaverse novels that became a hit Netflix series. Her massively successful debut novel Shadow and Bone set in an exquisitely detailed world rooted in Russian lore, follows Alina, a young woman who discovers she has a dormant power that might be the key to freedom for her war-torn country. This first book in the Grisha trilogy is followed by Siege and Storm in which Alina taps into her magical powers as she's faced with new challenges and Ruin and Rising, the last installment that features Alina's final battle that will determine the fate of her homeland. The popular fantasy book series is followed for the Six of Crows duology that is known for its rich world-building and the King of Scars duology where politics and magic seamlessly intersect.
 

A master of fantasy, Bardugo is also the author of essays, short stories and fantasy books for adult readers. Leigh Bardugo's new book, The Familiar, was released in April 2024. The stand-alone historical fantasy set in the Spanish Golden Age, follows the story of Luzia, a household servant whose magical powers get her entangled in her employer's quest for bettering their place in society. Because of her Jewish heritage, Luzia is torn between using her powers to better her fortunes and the dangers that her identity may find her entangled in. Leigh Bardugo's other bestselling books include Ninth House, a dark academia novel packed with murder, mystery and ghosts, and its sequel, Hell Bent, an impossible to put down tale of dark magic set among the Ivy League elite. Whether you're already a big fan of Leigh Bardugo or you're looking for your new favorite fantasy author, discover her books here or visit your local B&N store to browse Bardugo's novels in person.


Are all of Leigh Bardugo books connected?

Although each of the Grishaverse novels is set within the Grishaverse itself, each series is separate and can be enjoyed individually.


Do I need to read Shadow and Bone trilogy before Six of Crows?

Although the Six of Crows duology may be read as a standalone series, reading the Shadow and Bone trilogy first can enhance your reading experience since it will provide helpful context for understanding the state of the world and the magical systems that are in place.


Which Leigh Bardugo book to start with?

The choice of which Leigh Bardugo book to start with depends on whether you're looking for a YA book or an adult novel. For teens, starting with Shadow and Bone would be the perfect introduction to the Grishaverse, preparing readers for the next books from Bardugo's series. If you're looking for a darker, more mature adult read, then Ninth House is a great introduction to Bardugo's writing.


Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse Books in Order

The Grisha Trilogy
  • Shadow and Bone
  • Siege and Storm
  • Ruin and Rising

Six Crows Duology
  • Six of Crows
  • Crooked Kingdom
King of Scars Duology
  • King of Scars
  • Rule of Wolves