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Grisha

by Leigh Bardugo

7 books Started 2012 Latest 2014
Publication Reading Order

The Grisha is a YA Fantasy / Fantasy series by Leigh Bardugo, made up of 7 books published between 2012 and 2014. It begins with Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark (2012), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Demon in the Wood (2014), spanning 2 years of storytelling.

7books
2years active
~0.3yrs between books
2014latest release
# Title Year Buy
1 Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Witch of Duva 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Too-Clever Fox 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Siege and Storm 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Little KnifeLatest 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Ruin and Rising 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Demon in the Wood 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Grisha series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Grisha series?

Start with Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark (2012), the first book in the Grisha series by Leigh Bardugo. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Grisha series?

There are 7 books in the Grisha series by Leigh Bardugo, published between 2012 and 2014.

What is the first book in the Grisha series?

The first book in the Grisha series is Shadow and Bone / The Gathering Dark, published in 2012 by Leigh Bardugo.

What is the latest book in the Grisha series?

The most recent book in the Grisha series is The Demon in the Wood (2014) by Leigh Bardugo.

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About Leigh Bardugo

Leigh Bardugo is an American fantasy author best known for her Grishaverse series. Born in Jerusalem and raised in Los Angeles, Bardugo studied English at Yale University. After graduating, she worked as a journalist and makeup artist before publishing her debut novel, "Shadow and Bone," in 2012. Bardugo's Grishaverse series has sold over 30 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 38 languages. Her other works include the Six of Crows duology, the King of Scars duology, and the Ninth House novel. Bardugo's books have won numerous awards, including the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the Locus Award. Her work has also been praised by critics for its complex characters, intricate world-building, and exploration of themes such as identity, power, and loss.

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About the Grisha series

Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone trilogy launched the Grishaverse — a Russian-inspired fantasy world where "Grisha" wield elemental magic in service of a divided nation. Orphan Alina Starkov discovers she has a rare, world-altering power, and is swept into a court of soldiers, saints and the seductive, dangerous Darkling.

It's a classic chosen-one arc executed with style: striking worldbuilding, a slow-burning romance, and a villain who became a fandom obsession. The Netflix adaptation widened its reach considerably.

Read in order — "Shadow and Bone," "Siege and Storm," "Ruin and Rising." It's the foundation of a much larger universe that includes the Six of Crows duology and the King of Scars books.