Graceling
Graceling by Kristin Cashore is a first edition novel published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2008, featuring 471 pages in English. This fantasy adventure introduces readers to the Graceling Realm, where individuals possess unique talents known as Graces. The story centers on Katsa, a strong and intelligent young woman who is forced to use her lethal Grace as an enforcer for her uncle, the king. Her life takes a turn when she encounters Prince Po, who possesses his own remarkable abilities, leading her to discover new truths about herself and the world around her.
In this action-packed narrative, Katsa navigates themes of power, friendship, and self-discovery against a backdrop of royal intrigue and dark fantasy elements. As she grapples with her identity and the implications of her abilities, readers will find a rich exploration of the challenges faced by young women in a complex world. Graceling combines elements of action and romance, making it a compelling read for fans of young adult fiction and fantasy.
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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” (New York Times Book Review) with “a knee weakening romance” (Los Angeles 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 beautiful and lives in the Seven Kingdoms where selected people are born with a Grace, a special talent that can be anything at all. Katsa’s Grace is killing.
As the king’s niece, she is forced to use her extreme skills as his brutal enforcer. Until the day she meets Prince Po, who is Graced with combat skills, and Katsa’s life begins 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.
And don’t miss the sequel, Fire, and companion, Bitterblue, both award-winning New York Times bestsellers featuring Kristin Cashore’s elegant, evocative prose and unforgettable characters.
- 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
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