Leigh Bardugo

Leigh Bardugo is a prominent American fantasy author, born in 1975. Her literary career has been marked by the creation of the Grishaverse, a vast and immersive world that serves as the backdrop for several of her young adult novels. The Shadow and Bone trilogy and the duologies Six of Crows and King of Scars are among her most notable works within this universe, garnering significant attention and acclaim from readers and critics alike.

Beyond her work in the young adult genre, Bardugo has also made a successful foray into adult fiction with her paranormal fantasy debut, Ninth House. The adaptations of her works are a testament to their enduring popularity, with Netflix adapting the Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows series into a television show, and Amazon Studios set to bring Ninth House to life on screen. Bardugo's involvement in these projects extends beyond her role as author, as she serves as an executive producer on both adaptations, underscoring her commitment to the faithful translation of her vision into other mediums.