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.