Sometimes people are born with an extreme skill, for Katsa it is the skill of killing. She has been used by her uncle Randa, King of the Middluns for his dirty work, torturing or killing those that go against his wishes for years. In this fantasy adventure Katsa meets Prince Po, another graceling, and her life is changed forever. Katsa finally decides to escape from her uncle's control with Po by her side. I really think the strong female character, that kicks some booty and needs no one, is becoming a bit overdone in the young adult genre. I really wanted Po to stand up and be "the man" once in awhile. The story moves a little slow, especially when the characters are traveling and Katsa spends a lot of time reflecting on certain things but overall it was a good book that teens would enjoy.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Graceling/Kristin Cashore/471 pages
Sometimes people are born with an extreme skill, for Katsa it is the skill of killing. She has been used by her uncle Randa, King of the Middluns for his dirty work, torturing or killing those that go against his wishes for years. In this fantasy adventure Katsa meets Prince Po, another graceling, and her life is changed forever. Katsa finally decides to escape from her uncle's control with Po by her side. I really think the strong female character, that kicks some booty and needs no one, is becoming a bit overdone in the young adult genre. I really wanted Po to stand up and be "the man" once in awhile. The story moves a little slow, especially when the characters are traveling and Katsa spends a lot of time reflecting on certain things but overall it was a good book that teens would enjoy.
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