Leigh Bardugo is an American fantasy author recognized for her work in both young adult and adult fiction. She is best known for her Grishaverse novels, a series of interconnected fantasy worlds that have captivated readers worldwide. Bardugo's young adult works include the Shadow and Bone trilogy and the Six of Crows and King of Scars duologies, all set within the Grishaverse. These series have established her as a prominent voice in contemporary fantasy literature. She has also written Ninth House, a paranormal fantasy novel aimed at adult readers, which received critical acclaim. Bardugo's work has extended beyond the page into visual media. Both the Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows series have been adapted for Netflix under the title Shadow and Bone, while Ninth House is being adapted by Amazon Studios. Bardugo serves as an executive producer on both of these adaptations, maintaining creative involvement in bringing her stories to screen.