Leigh Bardugo

Leigh Bardugo is a New York Times bestselling author of fantasy novels. She was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Southern California. Bardugo attended the University of Southern California and began writing her first novel at the age of 16. She published her debut novel, Shadow and Bone, in 2012 and has since become one of the most popular young adult fantasy authors. Bardugo is known for her Grishaverse novels and has won several awards for her writing. She is based in New York City.