From the Bookshelf of The Not-So Austen Bookclub

Find A Copy At

Group Discussions About This Book

No group discussions for this book yet.

What Members Thought

Dayla
Mar 29, 2024 rated it really liked it
After having GRACELING on my bookshelves for over a decade, I knew it was time to check it out. I listened to the audiobook alongside the physical book and wow, what an experience. It's a full cast and they have music that plays on occasion (which, admittedly, made me think of the NANCY DREW audiobooks, lol).

I'll admit that I almost DNFed this book a couple of times because I was having a hard time connecting or falling into the story. A friend encouraged me and so I kept going. Thankfully, too
...more
Ngaio
I liked this book so much more than i thought and i didnt want to put it down!
There was such a good balance of romance and adventure/action. I didnt think there would be any romance in it but i thought Kristin really worked that element in well.
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.
RTC
...more
Shannon
There are so many reasons why I love this book. Its the action, the mystery, suspense, good triumphing over evil, beautiful romance, humor, laugh out loud moments. This is another one of my favourites which I have, without fail, managed to re-read just about every year, alongside my Juliet Marillier favourites.

Graceling and Fire construct an image of women that moves away from the traditional wilting flower, that so often occurs in most of the fantasy genre, and builds on strong, independant an
...more
Naomi
Aug 01, 2011 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
I really enjoyed this book. I also loved the idea of people being 'graced' with special abilities & i am looking forward to reading the next 2 books in this series but i do hope there will be more of Katsa & Po in them!! ...more
Cheshire
Apr 23, 2011 rated it it was ok
This book was a little blank, a good break from the Vamp genre
Lani Woodland
Aug 05, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Hanna
Dec 11, 2010 is currently reading it
Sonia
Jan 14, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Kristen
Feb 01, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Emma Raveling
Feb 08, 2011 rated it really liked it
Melissa
Feb 18, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: my-favorites
Fariha
Apr 12, 2011 rated it did not like it
Adriana
Apr 12, 2011 marked it as to-read
Alejandria
Jun 28, 2011 rated it really liked it
Luce
Jul 20, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Megan
Aug 13, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Anagha Uppal
Sep 23, 2011 marked it as to-read
Shraddha
Dec 05, 2011 marked it as to-read
Marissa
Dec 06, 2011 marked it as to-read
Nicoleta
Dec 17, 2011 marked it as to-read
Mels6675
Jan 17, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Angela
Feb 26, 2012 rated it it was amazing
Kristi
Mar 05, 2012 marked it as to-read
Jill
May 31, 2012 marked it as to-read