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Graceling is such a fun read. Kristin Cashore writes in a way that feels familiar and welcoming, but still mysterious enough to keep me interested/wanting to know more. I love the concept of the graced, I loved watching the characters learn about their own graces, as well as learn about the graces of others. I thought it was a really simple (because it really gives the author room to let anything happen) yet unique concept (the things she came up with, were a lot of fun) that was presented really well to the readers. We have a fun world, some really amazing characters, and a totally swoon worthy relationship, I'm already ready for some more.
I give this book 4 stars. While there was a lot to love about this book and this story the pacing was a bit off at times. Also despite me LOVING the relationship in this book, at parts the focus on it felt a bit unnatural in terms of the characters and the story. I think that the relationship itself is what distracted a bit from the pacing of the story, the focus was always on either the actual plot or the relationship and sometimes it was tough to make the adjustment. Thankfully I enjoyed both so it wasn't a huge issue, it was just something that had me putting the book down more often than I would have liked.
Graceling is primarily about Katsa. Katsa has this incredible power and people want to take advantage of it. Katsa is a strong, powerful character who readers watch struggle with control over her own choices. I think the best part about Katsa is that she is so familiar. Many times people are in touch places where they feel like the don't have much control or a say, when in reality they have the power to call all of the shots. Throughout the story Katsa has to realize what it is really like to have no control, to see that she is capable of doing what she wants to do, and then we get to see her deal with this realization. All of the things she had done in the past that she just excused because she felt like she had know say, she suddenly realizes she could have prevented.
Then we have Po and Bitterblue. These two characters are entirely too precious for the world. They both help Katsa learn so much about herself. I don't know that I can go into detail with either of these characters without saying to much, so just expect to love them once you meet them.
I will absolutely continue on with the other books in this realm. I know they aren't official sequels, but I really loved the authors writing and the world, so I am looking forward to learning about/seeing more of it.
I give this book 4 stars. While there was a lot to love about this book and this story the pacing was a bit off at times. Also despite me LOVING the relationship in this book, at parts the focus on it felt a bit unnatural in terms of the characters and the story. I think that the relationship itself is what distracted a bit from the pacing of the story, the focus was always on either the actual plot or the relationship and sometimes it was tough to make the adjustment. Thankfully I enjoyed both so it wasn't a huge issue, it was just something that had me putting the book down more often than I would have liked.
Graceling is primarily about Katsa. Katsa has this incredible power and people want to take advantage of it. Katsa is a strong, powerful character who readers watch struggle with control over her own choices. I think the best part about Katsa is that she is so familiar. Many times people are in touch places where they feel like the don't have much control or a say, when in reality they have the power to call all of the shots. Throughout the story Katsa has to realize what it is really like to have no control, to see that she is capable of doing what she wants to do, and then we get to see her deal with this realization. All of the things she had done in the past that she just excused because she felt like she had know say, she suddenly realizes she could have prevented.
Then we have Po and Bitterblue. These two characters are entirely too precious for the world. They both help Katsa learn so much about herself. I don't know that I can go into detail with either of these characters without saying to much, so just expect to love them once you meet them.
I will absolutely continue on with the other books in this realm. I know they aren't official sequels, but I really loved the authors writing and the world, so I am looking forward to learning about/seeing more of it.