Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Graceling by Kristin Cashore

Here is a blurb from Ms. Cashore’s website: Graceling, my debut novel, is the story of Katsa, who has been able to kill people with her bare hands since she was eight. Katsa lives in the seven kingdoms, where very occasionally, a person is born with an extreme skill called a Grace. Gracelings are feared and exploited in the seven kingdoms, and none moreso than Katsa, who's expected to do the dirty work of torture and punishment for her uncle, King Randa. But then she meets a mysterious stranger named Po, who is also a Graced fighter and the first person ever to challenge her in a fight. The two form a bond, and each discovers truths they never imagined about themselves, each other, and a terrible danger that is spreading slowly through the seven kingdoms.


In the beginning, it was tough to keep some of the characters straight. Between Randa, Raffin, and Giddon, I was a bit lost at first. I just decided to read and that I would figure it out as I went along. It didn’t take long at all. Katsa is a strong character. I love her determination. I also applaud her wanting to educate young women on defending themselves. Another thing that I love about this book was the fact that I was totally surprised at what was wrong with Po, once Katsa figured it out. Often in books, enough hints are dropped along the way, that what you’ve thought, is only confirmed. But with this I was totally taken by surprise. I love that. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to Fire which I hear is even better. The cover is lovely as well.  I’ll give this 3 ½ roses.


9 comments:

  1. I enjoyed Graceling, but loved Fire. I hope you do as well.

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  2. Graceling and Shiver--2 books that I have read that I just DIDN'T fall in love with, and nearly everyone else seems to adore. maybe i should give them a second chance...
    oh but I did love the Dark Divine. Hope you enjoy!

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  3. Kari,
    I did love Graceling but I would say I only fell in like with Shiver. It was good but not a favorite, say like Hunger Games. Thanks for the comments.

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  4. Great review. Sounds like something I'd like to read.

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  5. I loved both Graceling and Fire. Great books. :)

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  6. Ooh this one is on my TBR pile. Thanks for the review Lisa. :)

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  7. Hi, Lisa! Wow...your blog is BEAUTIFUL! And thanks for stopping to visit mine. I can't wait to read Graceling. Page 142 has caused quite a stir in my district! LOL. I have Hunger Games on my pile right now. I hope to get to Catching Fire in the fall. And I see you have The Vast Fields of Ordinary on your nightstand. I totally loved that book! Best of luck with your wips! Can't wait to see your name on a cover!!!

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  8. Thanks for the follow on my blog =)
    I like a book that can surprise so I think I'm gonna have to check this one out!

    BTW, your blog is very pretty!

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  9. Graceling was a fun, new read and I got a little lost in the beginning too. I have yet to read Fire, but I can't wait! Great review!

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