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Graceling
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March 1, 2011
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March 31, 2011
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Anna
Aug 09, 2012 rated it it was amazing
“How wonderful,” a voice inside said. “Welcome, my friends! Come in and take your honored place among our happy circle!”
It was a familiar voice. Katsa looked up to see strangers sitting around the walls of a long room; and at the room’s end, smiling and appraising them through a single eye, King Leck of Monsea.


I swear to heavens that made my heart stop, only for a bit; but long enough that I want to crawl under my bed. Some who've read this would get my feeling.


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Wendy
May 29, 2011 rated it liked it
This is somewhere between 3 and 4 stars. I really enjoyed this story by the end, as the world and characters were fleshed out more. It was still written in a very simple way, so it seemed like it was for young readers, but the few sex scenes (including a deflowering) made me wonder about that. The many-monthed journey didn't seem quite as long, but you have to remember that it's a society where the fastest transportation is by horse or ship.

The supernatural powers in this world were quite well t
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Bror (Abrar)
Feb 01, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Love love love this and i want the next one now, too many books to add to my tbr and i'm loving it.
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paudesilva
Mar 07, 2012 rated it it was amazing
If you're looking for a book with Medieval setting, then this one's perfect for you. Imagine this-- kings and queens, princes and princesses, castles, horses, swords, and the new concept which Kristin Cashore created-- Grace.

Graceling is the first book that I've read which has a Medieval setting, and I loved every part of it. Agan, I'm amazed whenever the heroine is so much stronger than the leading man. In this story, Katsa, Graced in killing, met Prince Po who was also Graced. And from there,
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Kimberly
Jul 04, 2011 rated it it was amazing
LOVED IT! cant wait to read more!
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