In the land of the seven kingdoms, there are rare humans Graced with special skills. Gracelings, as they are called, are both feared and exploited for their abilities. But perhaps there is none more feared than Katsa who is Graced with the special ability to kill.
Forced by her uncle, the King Randa, to torture and execute his enemies, Katsa struggles to retain her humanity while reconciling herself to her deadly Grace. When she runs into a mysterious Graced fighter from the kingdom across the sea, she finally meets her match. For the first time in her life, Katsa has found someone who can challenge her in a fight. For the first time in her life, Katsa has found someone who can challenge her perception of herself.
As their friendship develops, the two Gracelings stumble upon a terrible and unknown danger that threatens the seven kingdoms. It is a danger that knows no bounds, and as the two risk their lives to eliminate it, they will also have to come to grips with the surprising truths they have learnt about each other.
Kristin Cashore’s debut novel, Graceling, is an action-packed book that kept me up at night trying to finish the story. Full of interesting twists and turns, Graceling made it impossible for me to put the book down. The developing relationship between Katsa and Po, the Graceling fighter, is believable and well-developed, and their characters complex and interesting.
Readers of fantasy will particularly like Graceling and it is a nice addition to genre. With its strong female protagonist, Graceling reminds me of some of Tamora Pierce’s better books. I recommend this highly entertaining book.
Cashore, Kristin. Graceling. United States: Graphia, 2009. Print.
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