“I'm hesitant to ascribe too much to luck because I think women have a bad habit of doing that. At the same time, there's no question that I entered the market at the right moment.”

Leigh Bardugo is an American author of young adult and adult fantasy. She is best known for her Grishaverse series, which includes *Shadow and Bone* and *Six of Crows*, blending intricate world-building with morally complex characters. Her work explores themes of power, identity, and rebellion.