Bardugo

Bardugo is a surname used by several individuals, most prominently Leigh Bardugo, a contemporary American author of fantasy novels. The exact origin of the surname Bardugo is not clearly documented in widely available reference sources.

Leigh Bardugo is best known for her Grishaverse, a shared fantasy universe that has become widely popular in young adult and crossover audiences. Her works include the Grisha trilogy—Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, and Ruin and Rising—and the Six of Crows duology, comprising Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom. Her writing is characterized by morally complex characters, intricate political plots, and richly imagined settings that blend elements of magic, empire, and survival. In addition to these series, she has written other standalone and tie-in works, including Wonder Woman: Warbringer.

Bardugo’s Grishaverse has extended beyond novels into other media. The Netflix series Shadow and Bone, released in 2021, adapts elements from the Grisha trilogy and related titles, broadening the reach of her work and introducing new audiences to the universe she created. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and have contributed to ongoing discussions about fantasy world-building, representation, and the appeal of intertwined, multi-book narratives.