Leigh Bardugo is a New York Times bestselling author of fantasy novels. She is best known for her Grishaverse series, which includes the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, and the King of Scars duology. Her other works include the standalone novel Ninth House and the short story collection The Language of Thorns. Bardugo’s writing is praised for its vivid world-building, complex characters, and intricate plotlines. She has won numerous awards, including the Locus Award for Best Young Adult Novel and the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy. Bardugo is also an accomplished audiobook narrator, having narrated her own works as well as those of other authors. She is a passionate advocate for diversity in literature and is a vocal supporter of the #WeNeedDiverseBooks movement.