Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1)

by Kristin Cashore

“If there’s anyone I wish to stun at dinner, I’ll hit him in the face.”

Katsa kept her eyes on her venison and carrots. “My uncle is very disappointed in me, because I intend never to marry.” Lord Davit paused, and then spoke. “I doubt your uncle is the only man who finds that disappointing.” Katsa considered his pointy face, and could not stop herself from smiling. “Lord Davit,” she said, “you’re a perfect gentleman.”