Graceling by Kristin Cashore

Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1)

by Kristin Cashore

Discover the Graceling Realm in this unforgettable, award-winning novel from bestselling author Kristin Cashore

A New York Times bestseller
ALA Best Book for Young Adults
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature Winner
Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist, and BCCB Best Book of the Year

"Rageful, exhilarating, wistful in turns" (The New York Times Book Review) with "a knee weakening romance" (LA Times). Graceling is a thrilling, action-packed fantasy adventure that will resonate deeply with anyone trying to find their way in the world.

Graceling tells the story of the vulnerable-yet-strong Katsa, who is smart and...

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Reviewed by writehollydavis on

4 of 5 stars

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3.75/5. An overall enjoyable read, I liked all the different Graces and how Gracelings had different eye colors. I love how strong Katsa is and her growing relationship with Po and care for Bitter Blue. Reading this long after its publication, it felt like an older fantasy, one for its time, if that makes any sense. Like it seems like Katsa being a strong female MC who didn't want to marry and could kill people with her bare hands was new and fresh when the book came out, so it felt normal while reading it now, when that's become a prominent thing in the YA fantasy realm.

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