Leigh Bardugo Books in Order
I have been reading Leigh Bardugo Books for years and am in awe of her ability to create entire universes. You may have heard of a little thing called the Greishaverse? But with multiple series set in the same universe, figuring out which book to read first can get confusing. I wanted to give you a complete list of Leigh Bardugo’s Books in order.
Shadow and Bone was published in 2012, and since then, it has had an almost cult-like following. I am a huge fan of Bardugo’s dark academia fantasy series, Ninth House.
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Leigh Bardugo Books in Order: From the Greishaverse
- Shadow and Bone (Shadow and Bone, Book 1)- 2012
- Siege and Storm (Shadow and Bone, Book 2)- 2013
- Ruin and Rising (Shadow and Bone, Book 3, 2014)
- Six of Crows (Six of Crows, Book 1)- 2015
- Crooked Kingdon (Six of Crows, Book 2)- 2016
- The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic- 2017
- The Silvered Moon: A Year-long Journal of Magic – 2019
- King of Scars (King of Scars Duology, Book 1)- 2019
- The Lives of Saints (A Shadow and Bone companion)- 2020
- Rule of Wolves (King of Scars Duology, Book 2)- 2021
- Demon in the Wood (Shadow and Bone Graphic Novel)- 2022
Shadow and Bone Books in Order
- Shadow and Bone (Shadow and Bone, Book 1)- 2012
- Siege and Storm (Shadow and Bone, Book 2)- 2013
- Ruin and Rising (Shadow and Bone, Book 3, 2014)
- The Lives of Saints (A Shadow and Bone companion)- 2020
- Demon in the Wood (Shadow and Bone Graphic Novel)- 2022
Six of Crows Dulology
- Six of Crows (Six of Crows, Book 1)- 2015
- Crooked Kingdon (Six of Crows, Book 2)- 2016
King of Scars Duology
- King of Scars (King of Scars Duology, Book 1)- 2019
- Rule of Wolves (King of Scars Duology, Book 2)- 2021
More Leigh Bardugo Books in Order
- Slasher Girls and Monster Boys- 2015
- Last Night a Superhero Saved My Life- 2016
- Ninth House (Alex Stern 1 (2019)
- Wonder Woman War Bringer- 2020
- Hell Bent (Alex Stern 2)-2023
Leigh Bardugo Books in Order: Shadow and Bone
The Shadow and Bone books are the first books in the Grishaverse and should be read first if you want to avoid any spoilers by reading the next two series. The three books in this series are: Shadow and Bone (Shadow and Bone, Book 1), Siege and Storm (Shadow and Bone, Book 2), and Ruin and Rising (Shadow and Bone, Book 3, 2014). There are two seasons of Shadow and Bone on Netflix
Leigh Bardugo Books in Order: Six of Crows
Six of Crows is the second series that Leigh Bardugo wrote and it has two books: Six of Crows (Six of Crows, Book 1) and Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows, Book 2). I made the mistake of trying to read Six of Crows first and that is why I recommend reading Leigh Bardugo books in order.
Leigh Bardugo Books in Order: Kings of Scars
The King of Scars Duology is the last set of books in the Greishaverse. The two books in the duology are:King of Scars (King of Scars Duology, Book 1) and Rule of Wolves (King of Scars Duology, Book 2). All the books in the Greishaverse come together to create a universe unlike anything else. See how the story ends.
Best Leigh Bardugo Books
Shadow and Bone
Author: Leigh Bardugo
Year: 2012
Genre: Fantasy
More info: Shadow and Bone #1, Part of the Grishaverse
Age Range: 12+
Plot
Alina Starkov is an orphan who has never excelled in anything. When her regiment is sent into the fold and her best friend is in danger of being killed, she unleashes a power, unlike anything anyone has seen. It may be the answer to the wars that have ravaged her nation.
Why Jackie loves it
I was so excited when I learned that Netflix was making this young adult fantasy book series into an adaptation. I think it will be amazing on screen and I am so curious to see if they keep to the book or change things, which is so often the case.
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Ninth House
Author: Leigh Bardugo
Year: 2019
Genre: Fantasy
More info: Alex Stern #1
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Alex Stearn is the sole survivor of a horrible homicide. While recovering in the hospital, she is offered a chance to attend Yale on a full scholarship. She finds the Secret Societies of Yale, each practicing a unique type of magic.
Trigger Warnings
Sexual Assault
Why Jackie loves it
There are so many things about this urban fantasy book that I love. It is filled with magic, unlike anything you have ever read before. It has fantasy, secret societies, magic, and mystery. I could not put it down.
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Plot
This book picks up shortly after Ninth House ends. Alex is determined to bring Darlington back from hell. All she has to do is find a gateway, open it, steal a soul, and return without getting herself and everyone else killed. Simple, right? This book was non-stop action and I loved every second.
Why Jackie loves it
Hell Bent is the second book in the Alex Stern Series (or Ninth House Book 2). I loved the first book so much, I could not wait to read this and it did not disappoint. Often, the second book is not as good but true to Leigh Bardugo’s style, she is able to build worlds and characters that keep getting better and better with each book.
Plot
Told in 5-minute tales, each “chapter” tells the story of the life of a different Saint. I had no idea there were so many tales from the Greishaverse, and I found the writing magical as always. If you are reading Leigh Bardugo books in order, you can read this one at any time.
Why Jackie loves it
I am so thankful for my copy of the audiobook. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I loved it. I know the physical copy has beautiful illustrations, but that did not detract from this beautiful little book.
Six of Crows
Author: Leigh Bardugo
Year: 2015
Genre: Fantasy
More info: Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom Duology
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 12+
Plot
This fantasy duology is set in the Grishaverse, the same universe as Shadow and Bone. Six outcasts come together for a deadly heist. Kaz must assemble a crew that can succeed and make them all rich beyond imagination. To do this, he will need a group of people who might just end up killing each other before they can pull it off.
Why Jackie likes it
I actually liked this duology better than the Shadow and Bone series. This is crazy, I know. I loved the heist aspect, and I really love a fantasy duet!
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A Special Note From Leigh Bardugo and Eric Heisserer to Beyond the Bookends
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I Read Leigh Bardugo Books in Order
Yes! And no. In short, the Greishaverse books are easiest to understand if they are read in order because the world-building is so thorough and unlike anything else.
You might also spoil some things for yourself by not reading them in order.
Ninth House and Hell Bent are adult fantasy dark academia books that can be read at any time.
What is the Greishaverse Reading Order?
The Greishaverse is a universe that spans the Shadow and Bone Trilogy, The Six of Crows Duology, the King of Scars Duology, two short story collections, and a graphic novel.
The short stories and graphic novel can be read at any time. The trilogy and duologies should be read in order.
Who is Leigh Bardugo?
Leigh Bardugo is the New York Times Best-selling author of Ninth House and the creator of the Grishaverse.
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