Bitterblue (Graceling Realm, #3) in Multiculturalism in YA,Fantasy, Sci FI,Paranormal and fun books ;p

May 28, 2013 Kate rated it liked it

Shelves: sf, ya, coming-of-age, politicking-and-intrigue

This book made me realise that Kristin Cashore is excellent at story, and not so great at plot. Bitterblue suffers from too much (and too complicated, and involving literal ciphers fortheluvva!) plot overwhelming the shape of another excellent coming-of-age feminist story. In many ways, Bitterblue is my favourite Cashore heroine thus far -- she's more 'normal' (er... it's possible I really mean 'geeky' here) even in her exceptionalism than Fire or Katsa, and the way she navigates her impossibly ...more

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Dec 08, 2011 Karla rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy

omg so good. hard to put down. best of the three.

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Dec 08, 2011 Ashley rated it it was ok

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Jul 23, 2012 Diana Pinguicha rated it it was amazing

In Bitterblue, everything is connected. Old characters return in an amazing fashion (particularly Fire). Characters you might overlook become important when you least expect them and character who’s endeared themselves to you in the beginning, might not to matter much later on. But, like the title says, the novel is about Bitterblue and, while you might think it’s not enough… it is. Bitterblue is an amazing, strong character and by the end of the book I wanted to know more about her.

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Dec 06, 2013 Sunny rated it liked it

1. Much of the book felt like a frustrating waiting game.
2. There were too many peripheral plots and twists. It felt like the central story was... Waiting to be revealed.
3. I would have preferred the story of Brigan's daughter, now commander of the Dellian army.
4. Saf was a frustratingly hollow character. I was left vaguely disliking him by the end.
5. I still enjoy the world of the gracelings and monsters though. ...more

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Jul 28, 2012 Ariella rated it it was amazing

Shelves: summer-reading

Bitterblue story is amazing. great book 5 stars

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May 09, 2012 fabby rated it it was amazing

Shelves: futuristic

so far its been good

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Jan 04, 2012 Crystal rated it really liked it

Shelves: young-adult, fantasy

I loved Graceling, but cannot really remember Fire. I think Bitterblue will stay with me like Graceling. Bitterblue has living breathing characters that mattered to me as I read. The story is intense and I appreciated its uniqueness.

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