Featured Author: Leigh Bardugo

Dive into Worlds of Dark Magic and Daring Heists

Leigh Bardugo is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of modern fantasy. She's the brilliant mind behind the expansive Grishaverse, a richly imagined world of magic, politics, and complex characters that has captivated readers and been adapted into a smash-hit Netflix original series.

Why you need to read Leigh Bardugo

• The Breathtaking World of the Grishaverse

  From the Tsarist Russian-inspired kingdom of Ravka in the Shadow and Bone Trilogy to the gritty, high-stakes criminal underworld of Ketterdam in the iconic Six of Crows Duology, Bardugo is a master of immersive world-building. Discover a land divided by a terrifying darkness and powered by the Grisha—people who can manipulate matter at its molecular level.

• Heists, Heroes, and High-Octane Action

  If you love a good underdog story, you'll be obsessed with the Six of Crows crew. This beloved duology is a masterpiece of found family, featuring a diverse cast of morally gray characters—thieves, spies, and magical outcasts—who must pull off an impossible heist. Expect sharp wit, deep emotional stakes, and heart-pounding suspense.

• Dark Academia for the Adult Reader

  Step outside the Grishaverse with the sensational Alex Stern novels, starting with Ninth House. This is dark academia with a supernatural twist, following a young woman with the ability to see ghosts who is recruited to monitor the occult activities of Yale's elite secret societies. It’s a chilling, sophisticated adult fantasy filled with murder, mystery, and dark magic.

Ready to start your journey?

• With millions of copies sold, critical acclaim, and a dedicated global fanbase—affectionately known as the "Grisha-Army"—Leigh Bardugo will keep you entranced with compelling narratives, unforgettable characters, and themes of power, identity, and sacrifice. Whether you're drawn to epic fantasy, gritty crime, or a blend of dark magic and Ivy League mystery, Leigh Bardugo has the perfect world waiting for you.

Where will you begin?

Shadow and Bone Trilogy

The Six of Crows Duology

The King of Scars Duology

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