Leigh Bardugo is an American young adult and adult fantasy author. She is best known for the Six of Crows and Shadow and Bone series. Bardugo's books have been translated into over thirty-five languages and sold millions of copies worldwide.
- Leigh Bardugo was born on April 6, 1975, in Jerusalem, Israel.
- She grew up in Los Angeles and studied at Yale University.
- Her debut novel, Shadow and Bone, was published in 2012 by Henry Holt and Company.
- In 2015, Six of Crows was released and became a #1 New York Times bestseller.
- Bardugo has also written The Language of Thorns, a collection of illustrated fairy tales in 2017 and the adult novel Ninth House in 2019.
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Shadow and Bone is the first book in Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse series. It follows Alina Starkov, a young orphan who discovers she has the power to summon light. She is taken to the royal palace where she trains to become a member of the Grisha, a group of magical soldiers.
Six of Crows is a heist novel set in the Grishaverse universe. It follows a group of six outcasts as they attempt to pull off a dangerous and lucrative heist.
Ninth House is Leigh Bardugo's first adult novel. It follows Galaxy 'Alex' Stern, a young woman with the ability to see ghosts. She is recruited to be a member of Lethe House, a secret society at Yale University that monitors the other eight secret societies on campus.
As of 2021, Leigh Bardugo's net worth is estimated to be around $4 million. She has sold millions of copies of her books worldwide and has also worked on TV and movie adaptations.
Leigh Bardugo's books are generally categorized as young adult fiction. However, her books can also appeal to adult readers who enjoy fantasy and adventure.
Yes, most of Leigh Bardugo's books are part of a series. Her Grishaverse series includes Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, and the King of Scars duology.
Yes, Leigh Bardugo has won several awards for her books. These include the Goodreads Choice Awards, the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature, and the Cybils Award for Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction.
Leigh Bardugo's books are generally categorized as young adult fiction and can contain mature themes such as violence, language, and sexual content. Parents and guardians should review the content and make a decision based on their child's maturity level and reading preferences.