In a world where some people are born with extreme and often-feared skills called Graces, Katsa struggles for redemption from her own horrifying Grace, the Grace of killing, and teams up with another young fighter to save their land from a corrupt king.
Graceling by Kristin Cashore got starred reviews in Booklist and Publishers Weekly when the book debuted in 2008. Imagine if while everyone else was born with an endearing "Grace", your gift was the grace of enforcing death. Lady Katsa uses her unusual gift under the tutelage of her uncle, King Randa. But she begins to question his orders to kill or maim the disgruntled pawns of his kingdom, especially when love comes knocking at her door. The introduction of Po, yes the young and handsome prince from a far off land, makes Lady Katsa question her past actions and wonder, "Hey, there must be a better way".
Graceling by Kristin Cashore got starred reviews in Booklist and Publishers Weekly when the book debuted in 2008. Imagine if while everyone else was born with an endearing "Grace", your gift was the grace of enforcing death. Lady Katsa uses her unusual gift under the tutelage of her uncle, King Randa. But she begins to question his orders to kill or maim the disgruntled pawns of his kingdom, especially when love comes knocking at her door. The introduction of Po, yes the young and handsome prince from a far off land, makes Lady Katsa question her past actions and wonder, "Hey, there must be a better way".
But can she stand up to her evil uncle while embarking on a quest for self worth and justice? Romance and believable characters highlight this fastasy drama. Check it out, and if it's one of your favorites, make sure and vote for your choice of the Teen's Top Ten!
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