Rating: 5/5Review: This book takes off like a shot, and doesn't let go for one second. It's full of adventure, excitment, and a little bit of romance. Katsa is a wonderfully intriguing character, who is tough as nails, but extremely loyal and caring to those she loves. In fact, all of the characters in this book were a joy to read about. They were as diverse as the seven kingdoms of which the author describes. There are certain people, like Katsa, who are born with an amazing skill. Along with this skill comes strange colored eyes, for which the people with "graces" are known. Katsa finds out about her "grace" in a terrible way, and at a young age. Her uncle, King Randas, has used her to exert his power over the kingdom ever since. She develops a reputation that puts fear into people far and wide. It comes to the point, however, when she realizes that she doesn't have to bend to her her uncle's will any longer. That's when things start to get very exciting. From a chance encounter to a handsome prince, to a horrendous trek across treacherous mountains, this book is a fantastic gift that just keeps on giving.
Book Description:
Katsa has been able to kill a man with her bare hands since she was eight--she's a Graceling, one of the rare people in her land born with an extreme skill. As niece of the king, she should be able to live a life of privilege, but Graced as she is with killing, she is forced to work as the king's thug.When she first meets Prince Po, Graced with combat skills, Katsa has no hint of how her life is about 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.
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I really want to read this and Fire. Everyone seems to rave about it.
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