Graceling

Discover the Graceling Realm in this unforgettable, award-winning novel from bestselling author Kristin Cashore.

ANew York Timesbestseller * ALA Best Book for Young Adults * Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature Winner * Publishers Weekly,School Library Journal, Booklist,andBCCBBest Book of the Year

Rageful, exhilarating, wistful in turns" (New York Times Book Review)with a knee weakening romance (Los Angeles Times).Gracelingis a thrilling, action-packed fantasy adventure that will resonate deeply with anyone trying to find their way in the world.

Gracelingtells 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. Katsas Grace is killing.

As the kings 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 Katsas life begins to change. She never expects to become Pos friend. She never expects to learn a new truth about her own Graceor about a terrible secret that lies hidden far away . . . a secret that could destroy all seven kingdoms with words alone.

And dont miss the sequel,Fire,and companion,Bitterblue, both award-winningNew York Timesbestsellers featuring Kristin Cashores elegant, evocative prose and unforgettable characters.

• 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