Shadow and Bone
Leigh Bardugois a # 1 New York Times bestselling author best known for theGrishaverseseries . She is a critically acclaimed author whowrites young grownup and adult fantasy novels . Her most democratic books , theSix of Crowsduology , is part of theGrishaverse , along withShadow and BoneandKing of Scars . TheGrishaversealso has several companion Word . Netflix adapt theGrishaverseinto a combined TV show , butShadow and Bonewas canceled after time of year 2 . Leigh Bardugo ’s other popular serial publication , theAlex severe books , currently consists ofNinth Houseand the sequelHell Bent .
Amazon has secured the right to theAlex Sternbooks and is creating aNinth HouseTV show adaptation . Leigh Bardugo ’s book all comprise Judaic themes . The Grisha masses are base on Russian polish and mythology whileNinth Housedraws inspiration from Yale secret societies . The Familiar , Bardugo ’s most late novel , explores Judaism under the Spanish Inquisition . However , all of Leigh Bardugo ’s books are unique and bring something different to literature . While some are salutary than others , Leigh Bardugo ’s bibliography is quite impressive .
The minds behind Netflix ’s Shadow & Bone serial publication explicate how the characters and stories of the Grisha trilogy and Six of Crows will collide .
14The Lives Of Saints
Companion Book, Grishaverse
TheLives of Saintsis one of theGrishaversecompanion books thatdocuments various Ravkan saint and influential figure . Each saint has a backstory or curt segment that impersonate how the saints affect ordinary people in Ravka . AlthoughThe Lives of Saintsis a captivating read , the best part about the book is the stunning illustrations by Daniel J. Zollinger . TheGrishaversestands on its own without this companion book , and while it provides further insight into the high fancy man , it is not one of Leigh Bardugo ’s best works .
13The Language Of Thorns
Collection Of Short Stories, Grishaverse
The Language of Thornsis anotherGrishaversecompanion novel . It is a collection of six inadequate level exploring variousGrishaversemythologies . Three of the short tale — The Too - Clever Fox , The Witch of Duva , andLittle Knife — were previously published as e - books , butThe Language of Thornshas three brand newfangled short story as well . Although the story are more compelling thanThe Lives Of Saints , the character do not connect to the primary work in theGrishaverse . It is an enjoyable addition to the serial publication , but otherwise , The Language Of Thornsdoes not have much substance other than being bonus material .
12Demon In The Wood (Illustrated By Dani Pendergast)
Graphic Novel, Grishaverse
devil in the Woodwas initially a curt news report , but Leigh Bardugo turned it into a graphical novel and expanded the narrative . The story is a prequel toShadow and Boneabout the Darkling ’s childhood . Demon in the Woodserves is his backstory ; it provides the Darkling ’s motivation for produce the Fold and what might have led him to wander his people in the trilogy . devil in the Woodis Leigh Bardugo ’s good Grishaversecompanion novel . Although it does not compare to the full - duration books , it is still a compelling narrative because the Darkling is her best villain .
11Wonder Woman: Warbringer
Standalone Novel
Wonder Woman : Warbringeris Leigh Bardugo ’s only novel that ventures into the DC mankind . It watch over the iconic Princess Diana of Themyscira , who meets a girl named Alia . However , Diana quickly read that Alia is a Warbringer — someone who causes death and death . Diana can wipe out Alia , or she can impart the Warbringer to Helen Of Troy ’s entombment site , where a ritual will cleanse Alia of her ailment . Wonder Woman : Warbringeris a powerful story about sistership , women’s liberation movement , and friendly relationship , but there are many other Wonder Woman narratives out there . Leigh Bardugo ’s original fancy novels are just honorable .
10Ruin And Rising
Shadow & Bone Trilogy #3, Grishaverse
Ruin and Risingis the final book in theShadow and Bonetrilogy . It picks up after the Darkling and Alina Starkov ’s face-off , which was so disastrous that it destroyed the Little Palace and kill most of the Grisha . Ruin and Risingfeatures Alina Starkov bouncing back from that exit , take control of her future , and preparing to defeat the Darkling once and for all . Although the Koran is riveting and provide an epic ending to the trilogy , it is highly disappointing that Alina Starkov lost her powers entirely .
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June 5 , 2012
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June 4 , 2013
Ruin and mount
June 17 , 2014
Leigh Bardugo stress to highlight a paper through her quotation , " What is infinite ? The universe and the greed of men , " but this theme still works if Alina just lost the amplifiers alternatively of her powers completely . Alina Starkov expend almost three record book stress to reconcile own love and her powers , and this conclusion suggests she can not have both , even though her Light Within and her sexual love for Mal are both integral parts of her character . Thankfully , Alina still receive the peaceful living she desperately thirst , but it should not be at the toll of miss what made her sizable and whole .
9Rule Of Wolves
King Of Scars Duology #2, Grishaverse
TheKing of Scarsduology started strong , but the second book , Rule of Wolves , was more disappointing . Nikolai Lantsov , Zoya Nazyalensky , Nina Zenik , and Hanne Brum carried the narrative , but there is only so much they can do when the storyline is all over the place . The freehanded job withRule of Wolvesis thatthe book has too many points of view . Sometimes , multiple point of view work , but they only hurtRule of Wolves . The only necessary point of view were Nikolai , Zoya , and Nina . The rest hindered the game and rush the main characters ' spark .
King of ScarsDuology
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prescript of Wolves
March 30 , 2021
The Darkling was a long - expect distributor point of view , but after the events of theShadow and Bonetrilogy , having his chapters just to position up a redemption arc is pointless . Mayu is a absorbing fiber , but she is simply not compelling enough to have that many chapters . The Shu Han arc was drag out , which hasten other plot line . Mayu ’s chapter could have been condense to give Nikolai , Zoya , Nina , and Hanne more sentence . However , despite the issues with the points of view , the two primary romances — Nikolai and Zoya and Hanne and Nina — were compelling , makingRule of Wolvesworth the read .
8Siege And Storm
Shadow & Bone Trilogy #2, Grishaverse
Siege and Storm , the second novel in theShadow and Bonetrilogy , introduces new characters — including the fan favorite Nikolai Lantsov — a 2nd amplifier , and higher stakes . Alina ’s conflict becomes messier as the new Grisha leader and Ravka ’s saint , all while search for the third amplifier . Despite these exciting event , Siege and Stormstill suffer from 2d book of account syndrome . The first half of the novel is compelling , but the tale runs in circles in Os Alta because of Alina and Mal ’s fighting . beleaguering and Stormimproves with an epic face-off at the remnant , but the story drop back during Alina ’s prison term in Os Alta .
7Hell Bent
Alex Stern #2
Hell Bentis the sequel to Leigh Bardugo ’s first grownup fantasy novel , Ninth House . It is the second installment in theAlex Sternseries , which will featureanotherNinth Housebooksince Leigh Bardugo reassert it . Hell Bentcontinues Alex and Darlington ’s journey with the dark illusion surrounding Lethe and Yale ’s cloak-and-dagger lodge . The novel introduces a young mystery story , and while it is entertaining , it is not quite as compelling as the mystery story inNinth House . However , Hell Bentfeatures excellent character exploitation for Darlingtonand is still a ripe continuation overall .
6King Of Scars
King of Scarsisthe first ledger in Nikolai Lantsov ’s long - awaited duology , and it does not let down . Taking place over three age afterRuin and rise , the darkness that the Darkling implant in Nikolai becomes a problem again as Ravka teeters on the boundary of demolition due to its unstable status in the political landscape painting . male monarch of Scarsalso boast a new storyline for Nina Zenik , who has spent the last class grieving for her lost love , Matthias Helvar . She is now in Fjerda as an undercover undercover agent , seek to economize Grisha and root out the systemic oppression .
Leigh Bardugo portrays heartache and love authentically , honoring Matthias and allowing Nina to find out love again .
AlthoughNina Zenik ’s story inKing of Scarsis controversial , it is one of the best arcs in the Grishaverse . Leigh Bardugo portray brokenheartedness and love genuinely , honoring Matthias and permit Nina to regain dear again . King of Scarsalso introduces Nikolai Lantsov and Zoya Nazyalensky ’s dynamic , which has become a close partnership with wild-eyed tension . The plot line also includes Ravka ’s nonesuch as present characters — a bold move that pay off off . The Koran ’s only downside is an unnecessary point of view from a new theatrical role , Isaak . Otherwise , King of Scarsis excellent andone of the expert novels in the Grishaverse .
5Ninth House
Alex Stern #1
Ninth Houseis the first book in Leigh Bardugo’sAlex Sternseries , revolving around a troubled 20 - twelvemonth - onetime new woman identify Alex Stern . She attends Yale and joinsLethe , the ninth home of Yale ’s secret societiesbecause she can see ghosts — also bang as Grays — without extra magic . The novel explores dark illusion sprinkled with themes of dependance , trauma , family struggle , and Sephardic Jewish culture . Ninth Houseis Leigh Bardugo ’s first grownup illusion record , presenting a riveting mystery within a human beings of ghosts and grim conjuration . Besides a slow starting , Ninth Houseis first-class and worthy of being in Leigh Bardugo ’s top five books .
