Leigh Bardugo Reading Order
12 series · 41 books · Born 6 Apr 1975
Leigh Bardugo is a celebrated author known for her captivating fantasy novels and complex characters. With 41 books across 12 series, including the renowned Shadow & Bone and Grisha trilogies, as well as the Alex Stern and DC Icons series, her storytelling has garnered a dedicated fanbase. Active from 2012 to 2026, Bardugo continues to shape the landscape of contemporary fantasy.
Alex Stern Series
Ongoing3 books (2019–2026)
Start with Ninth House and read in order.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete7 books (2012–2022)
Start with Fierce Reads: Kisses and Curses, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Fierce Reads: Kisses and Curses 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2013 Edition 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Slasher Girls & Monster Boys 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Last Night, a Superhero Saved My Life 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2017 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Worlds Seen in Passing 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Marple: Twelve New Mysteries 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
DC Icons Series
Ongoing9 books (2017–2024)
Start with Wonder Woman: Warbringer, the first of 9 books in the DC Icons series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Wonder Woman: Warbringer 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Batman: Nightwalker(By: Marie Lu) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Catwoman: Soulstealer(By: Sarah J. Maas) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Superman: Dawnbreaker(By: Matt de la Pena) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Black Canary: Breaking Silence(By: Alexandra Monir) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Wonder Woman: Warbringer (The Graphic Novel) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Harley Quinn: Reckoning(By: Rachael Allen) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Harley Quinn: Ravenous(By: Rachael Allen) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Harley Quinn: Redemption(By: Rachael Allen) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Dregs Series
Ongoing3 books (2015–2026)
Start with Six of Crows and read in order.
Grisha Series
Complete6 books (2012–2014)
Start with Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark, the first of 6 books in the Grisha series.
Grishaverse Series
Complete3 books (2014–2020)
Start with Demon in the Wood(With: Dani Pendergast) and read in order.
King Of Scars Series
Likely Complete2 books (2019–2021)
Start with King of Scars and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of Magic 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Picture Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Invisible Parade(With: John Picacio) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Shadow & Bone Series
Complete4 books (2012–2014)
Start with Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark, the first of 4 books in the Shadow & Bone series.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2022–2022)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Disappearance 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Familiar 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Leigh Bardugo written?
- Leigh Bardugo has written 41 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Leigh Bardugo series?
- Here are the first books in Leigh Bardugo's series: Alex Stern: Ninth House; Anthologies: Fierce Reads: Kisses and Curses; DC Icons: Wonder Woman: Warbringer; Dregs: Six of Crows; Grisha: Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark.
- What order should I read Leigh Bardugo's books?
- We recommend reading Leigh Bardugo's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Leigh Bardugo still writing new books?
- Yes, Leigh Bardugo has 3 ongoing series: Alex Stern, DC Icons, Dregs.