Leigh Bardugo
12 SeriesLeigh Bardugo is an American author known for her YA fantasy novels, including the Grisha series. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Born in Jerusalem and raised in Los Angeles, Bardugo attended Yale University.
Author: Leigh Bardugo Rewritten synopsis: "Shadow & Bone," also known as "The Gathering Dark," follows Alina Starkov as she discovers her latent power to summon light, a rare ability that could destroy the Shadow Fold, a swath of darkness dividing her war-torn country. Recruited to train as a Grisha, an elite magical military corps, Alina navigates the dangerous politics and power struggles within the royal court. As she grows stronger, she must confront the Darkling, the leader of the Grisha, whose sinister motives threaten her nation's future. This captivating tale blends fantasy with intrigue, exploring themes of power, identity, and resistance.
