I had to read Graceling for a school book club, and I think that it was a decent choice. However, the beginning is PAINSTAKINGLY slow. In fact, if I didn't *have* to read this, I'd have probably given up on it. The kingdoms are explained in only a few pages, and they're constantly referred to throughout the duration of the book, causing me to have to rely on those few pages to remember which is which. There's practically nothing that differentiates the kingdoms from one another- in fact, the only people with their own customs are the Lienids, which I found to be strange. Po's Grace seems to be so much more extensive than Katsa's, which I feel was only an insert to make Katsa less of a Mary Sue- which, to be honest, we didn't really need. Po's Grace was interesting, but the fact that most Graces were simple made him seem overpowered, and the lore of the Graces to be inconsistent. Once the book picked up, however, it was a great read. It was chock-full of action, romance, magic, and mystery. (I loved Bitterblue's character, and will probably read her novel on my own when I get the time!) Give it a try, but I won't blame you if it lands on the DNF pile.
Graceling
By Kristin Cashore
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 9 - 12 | Grades 10 - 9 | Z | 5.3 | 115109 |
Book Reviews (16)
This was a book as good as Harry Potter. She starts as a lone wolf, and gradually makes her way into friendship with Po, a Lenid prince, and Bitterblue, an escaped princess whose father is, lets call it persuasive, but at the end, she develops a bit more than a friendship with the Lenid prince. <AMAZING>
Graceling was truthfully amazing like REALLY good like as good as harry potter. Summary: Katsa is a 16 year old graceling she has two different coloured eyes and an extraordinary gift; killing. She work as slave to her uncle the king hurting anyone who didn't follow his laws, until she meets Po a lienid boy graced with fighting who is bout to change her life. Graceling is an amazing book that I highly recommend.
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Graceling is actually one of my all time favourite books. Truly amazing. I really envy anyone who is reading it for the first time. I would recommend it to ANYONE over the age of (this is an estimation everyone is ready for the "stuff" in this book at a different time.) 12 and up again I was 10 so this is probably one to talk to your parents about. But really really amazing. :)
Do not recommend to people who don't like romance. Graceling is about people with supernatural powers. They have 2 different colored eyes. Katsa is graced with.... ö
One of my favorite books it is a meaningful story
This book was absolutely amazing, I couldn't put it down!
A Lord of the Rings style world with X-men type powers. What more can a sci-fi/fantasy fan wish for!
This book is awesome! The details and characters are so believable that you can visualize everything. Fantastic story of heroism and courage.
this book has topped to be my number one favorite