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Dead Beat (Alex Stern, #3) was the most recently released book by Leigh Bardugo, on September 15th, 2026.

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Leigh Bardugo Stats: The highest rated book by Leigh Bardugo on Book Notification is Crooked Kingdom, the 2nd novel in the Dregs series. The second-highest rated book is King of Scars (King Of Scars #1).

The most read book by Leigh Bardugo on Book Notification is Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark, the first novel in the Grisha series. The second most read book is Six of Crows (Dregs #1).

Below is a complete list of Leigh Bardugo books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Leigh Bardugo is the Grisha Series.

List of Alex Stern Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.7
Ninth House
2019
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2
7.9
Hell Bent
2023
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3
8
Dead Beat
2026
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List of Dregs Books in Publication Order

A crew of dangerous outlaws, led by Kaz Brekker, fights to survive after a high-stakes heist.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.5
Six of Crows
2015
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2
8.9
Crooked Kingdom
2016
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9
A Darker Shore
2026
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List of Grisha Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Grisha books are Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark, Siege and Storm, and Ruin and Rising.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.8
Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark
2012
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2
6.4
The Witch of Duva
2012
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3
6.5
The Too-Clever Fox
2013
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4
7.8
Siege and Storm
2013
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5
8
Little Knife
2014
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6
8
Ruin and Rising
2014
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List of Grisha Books in Chronological Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.4
The Witch of Duva
2012
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2
7.8
Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark
2012
Go
3
7.8
Siege and Storm
2013
Go
4
6.5
The Too-Clever Fox
2013
Go
5
8
Little Knife
2014
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6
8
Ruin and Rising
2014
Go

List of Grishaverse Books in Publication Order (with Dani Pendergast)

Alina must master her power to save her nation from a monster-filled darkness.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.8
Demon in the Wood (With: Dani Pendergast)
2014
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2
8.3
The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic
2017
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3
6.4
The Lives of Saints (With: Daniel J. Zollinger)
2020
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List of King Of Scars Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.6
King of Scars
2019
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2
8.6
Rule of Wolves
2021
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List of Shadow & Bone Books in Publication Order

A soldier with newfound magic must master her power to save her country from a swath of darkness.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.8
Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark
2012
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2
A Lost Letter From Mal
2012
3
7.8
The Tailor
2013
4
7.8
Siege and Storm
2013
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5
8
Ruin and Rising
2014
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List of The Language of Thorns Books in Publication Order

Dark, magical tales inspired by myth and folklore, filled with betrayal, sacrifice, and love.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
When Water Sang Fire
2017
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2
Ayama and the Thorn Wood
2017
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3
The Soldier Prince
2017
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4
8.3
The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic
2017
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.5
The Familiar
2024
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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.3
The Disappearance
2022
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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of Magic
2019
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List of Picture Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.3
The Invisible Parade (With: John Picacio)
2025
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2
Better Pets
2026
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List of DC Icons Books in Publication Order

Young heroes and villains face dangerous threats, uncover secrets, and fight to protect their cities and worlds.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Wonder Woman: Warbringer
2017
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2
8
Batman: Nightwalker (By: Marie Lu)
2018
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3
8.4
Catwoman: Soulstealer (By: Sarah J. Maas)
2018
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4
6
Superman: Dawnbreaker ( By: Matt de la Pena)
2019
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5
8.5
Wonder Woman: Warbringer (The Graphic Novel)
2020
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6
8
Black Canary: Breaking Silence (By: Alexandra Monir)
2020
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7
8
Harley Quinn: Reckoning (By: Rachael Allen)
2022
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8
Harley Quinn: Ravenous (By: Rachael Allen)
2023
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9
Harley Quinn: Redemption ( By: Rachael Allen)
2024
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List of Leigh Bardugo Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Fierce Reads: Kisses and Curses
2012
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2
Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2013 Edition
2013
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3
8
Slasher Girls & Monster Boys
2015
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4
Last Night, a Superhero Saved My Life
2016
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5
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2017
2017
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6
Worlds Seen in Passing
2018
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7
7.8
Marple: Twelve New Mysteries
2022
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Leigh Bardugo

Leigh Bardugo was born on April 6th, 1975 and is currently 51 years old. Leigh Bardugo was born in Jerusalem, Israel.

Leigh Bardugo is known for writing in the Fantasy, Young Adult Fiction, and Romantasy genres.

Leigh Bardugo is the author of the Grisha series which currently consists of 6 novels. The Grisha series started in 2012 with the novel Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark. The most recently released novel in the Grisha series was Ruin and Rising which was released in 2014. There are no upcoming novels for the Grisha series.

Leigh Bardugo has also written the Shadow & Bone series which has 5 books including Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark and A Lost Letter From Mal.

Leigh Bardugo: Awards & Accolades

Bardugo's books have won multiple awards, The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic won the Audie Award, Best Short Stories or Collections, in 2018. Worlds Seen in Passing won the World Fantasy Award, Anthology, in 2019. Ninth House won the Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy, in 2019. Rule of Wolves won the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction, in 2021. Hell Bent won the Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy, in 2023. The Familiar won the RUSA Awards, Fantasy Award, in 2025.

The following novels by Leigh Bardugo were nominated for these awards:

  • Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark: Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (2012).
  • Siege and Storm: Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (2013).
  • Ruin and Rising: Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (2014).
  • Six of Crows: Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (2015).
  • Crooked Kingdom: Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (2016). CrimeFest, Best Crime Novel for Young Adults Award (2017).
  • The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic: Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (2017).
  • King of Scars: Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (2019).
  • Ninth House: RUSA Awards, Fantasy Award (2020). Audie Award, Best Fantasy (2020).
  • Demon in the Wood: Goodreads Awards, Best Graphic Novels and Comics (2022).
  • The Disappearance: Crime Writers' Association Award, Short Story Award (2023).
  • Hell Bent: Libby Book Awards, Best Fantasy (2024).
  • The Familiar: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2024). Libby Book Awards, Best Fantasy (2025).
  • The Invisible Parade: Hugo Award, Best Graphic Story/Comic (2026).

Leigh Bardugo: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Ninth House was the Barnes & Noble Book Club October 2019 Pick.
  • Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark: Audible: The Top 100 Book Series of All Time Selection in 2024.
  • Six of Crows:
    1. WordsRated: America’s 100 Favorite Books Selection in 2024.
    2. Time Magazine: The 100 Best YA Books of All Time Selection in 2021.
  • Ninth House: Time Magazine: 100 Must-Read Books Selection in 2019.
  • The Familiar: USA Today: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2024.

Leigh Bardugo: TV/Movies Based on Books

Shadow and Bone is a Netflix series based on the Shadow and Bone trilogy and the Six of Crows duology by Leigh Bardugo. The first season of the show adapts Shadow and Bone while also adding some original elements. The second season covers Siege and Storm and also adds original elements.

The series stars Jessie Mei Li as Alina Starkov, Archie Renaux as Malyen "Mal" Oretsev, and Freddy Carter as Kaz Brekker. It was a big hit upon its release with 55 million households watching the first season in its first 28 days of availability. It was also a success with critics who rated the series highly.

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  3. Scarlett St. Clair, author of the Hades & Persephone Series.
  4. Maggie Stiefvater, author of The Raven Cycle Series.
  5. Adalyn Grace, author of the Belladonna Series.
  6. Tricia Levenseller, author of the Daughter of the Pirate King Series.
  7. Sue Lynn Tan, author of the Celestial Kingdom Series.
  8. P.C. Cast, author of the House Of Night Series.
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Leigh Bardugo: F.A.Q

When was Leigh Bardugo Born? How old is Leigh Bardugo?

Leigh Bardugo was born on April 6th, 1975. Leigh Bardugo is currently 51 years old.

Where was Leigh Bardugo Born?

Leigh Bardugo was born in Jerusalem, Israel and is Israeli, American.

What book awards has Leigh Bardugo won?

The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic: Audie Award: Best Short Stories or Collections (2018).
Worlds Seen in Passing: World Fantasy Award: Anthology (2019).
Ninth House: Goodreads Awards: Best Fantasy (2019).
Rule of Wolves: Goodreads Awards: Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction (2021).
Hell Bent: Goodreads Awards: Best Fantasy (2023).
The Familiar: RUSA Awards: Fantasy Award (2025).

What was the first book Leigh Bardugo wrote?

The first book written by Leigh Bardugo was Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark, published in 2012.

What was the most recent book Leigh Bardugo wrote?

Her most recently released work was Dead Beat on September 15th, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Leigh Bardugo?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Leigh Bardugo book is Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark (7.85)
  2. Six of Crows (8.49)
  3. Siege and Storm (7.78)
  4. Ninth House (7.71)
  5. Crooked Kingdom (8.86)

What genres does Leigh Bardugo Write?

Leigh Bardugo primarily writes in the Fantasy, Romantasy, and Young Adult Fiction genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Young Adult Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, and Adventure Fantasy.

Are there upcoming new books by Leigh Bardugo?

Leigh Bardugo does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Leigh Bardugo written?

Leigh Bardugo has written 29 books across 12 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 3 books in the Alex Stern Series
  • 3 books in the Dregs Series
  • 6 books in the Grisha Series
  • 3 books in the Grishaverse Series
  • 2 books in the King Of Scars Series
  • 5 books in the Shadow & Bone Series
  • 4 books in The Language of Thorns Series
  • 1 Standalone Novel
  • 1 Short Stories/Novella
  • 1 Non-Fiction Books
  • 2 Picture Books
  • 2 books in the DC Icons Series

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