Graceling
Katsa has been able to
kill a man with her bare hands since she was eight—she’s a Graceling,
one of the rare people in her land born with an extreme skill. As niece
of the king, she should be able to live a life of privilege, but Graced
as she is with killing, she is forced to work as the king’s thug. When she first meets Prince Po, Graced with combat skills, Katsa has no
hint of how her life is about to change. She never expects to become
Po’s friend. She never expects to learn a new truth about her own
Grace—or about a terrible secret that lies hidden far away . . . a
secret that could destroy all seven kingdoms with words alone.
With elegant, evocative prose and a cast of unforgettable characters, debut author Kristin Cashore creates a mesmerizing world, a death-defying adventure, and a heart-racing romance that will consume you, hold you captive, and leave you wanting more.
With elegant, evocative prose and a cast of unforgettable characters, debut author Kristin Cashore creates a mesmerizing world, a death-defying adventure, and a heart-racing romance that will consume you, hold you captive, and leave you wanting more.
(summary from goodreads.com)
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I read this book years ago and decided to reread it in preparation for the third in the series to come out. I still liked it! I still really liked it! I just love reading about strong women who can take care of themselves. I loved the relationship between Po and Katsa - Po is my favorite kind of young adult hero. Strong, supportive, and loves that his girl is rather kickass. This is a well crafted and highly enjoyable book.
Mom note: As a mother of readers, I also want to make a note to myself (and others if they care) why I would or would not have my children read this book, because honestly, sometimes I forget. Violence: a lot of fighting - she is very good at killing people. Profanity: none that I remember. Sex: yes, with YA strictures.
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