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Bardugo, Leigh

Bardugo, Leigh

Author Biography & Works

Leigh Bardugo is an American author known for her works in the young adult fantasy genre. She was born in Jerusalem in 1975, and grew up in Los Angeles.Bardugo's most notable works include the "Grisha" trilogy, which takes place in a fantastical world inspired by Russian folklore, and the "Six of Crows" duology, which follows a group of criminals as they attempt a daring heist in a world of magic and political intrigue.Bardugo's writing is known for its intricate world-building, complex characters, and exploration of themes such as power, identity, and the consequences of violence. She has won several awards for her writing, including the "Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction" award at the 2015 Goodreads Choice Awards for "Six of Crows."In addition to her writing, Bardugo has also worked as a makeup artist and a journalist. She continues to write and publish new novels and stories, and her works are enjoyed by fans of young adult fiction and fantasy around the world.

Books by Bardugo, Leigh

Six Of Crows

Six Of Crows

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Think Oceans 11, but the fantasy version where the characters have magical abilities and you have some idea what Leigh Bardugo's fantasy trilogy is about. A band of thieves teams...

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Crooked Kindom

Crooked Kindom

(Six Of Crows)

See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone -- Season 2 premiering March 16, 2023! See what comes next for Kaz, Jesper, Inej,...

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Ninth House

Ninth House

Galaxy “Alex” Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale’s freshman class. Raised in the Los Angeles hinterlands by a hippie mom, Alex dropped out of school early and into...

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Hell Bent

Hell Bent

Find a gateway to the underworld. Steal a soul out of hell. A simple plan, except people who make this particular journey rarely come back. But Galaxy “Alex” Stern is...

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The Familiar

The Familiar

AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘A richly imagined, intricate tale of magic and intrigue’ DEBORAH HARKNESS, #1 bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches‘Riveting… Leigh Bardugo's characters are so three dimensional...

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