audio cd, 13 pages

English language

Published June 1, 2009 by Full Cast Audio.

ISBN:
978-1-934180-70-9
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3 stars (1 review)

In a world where some people are born with a unique and sometimes uncanny gift, Katsa was certainly no exception. At an early age, she demonstrated an uncomfortable gift for killing. This makes her the perfect tool for her uncle, King Randa. But Katsa detests being used and decides to stand against the injustice surrounding her.

In a world where some are born with often-feared skills called Graces, Katsa teams up with a young fighter to save their land from a corrupt king. The plot contains sexual situations and violence. Book #1

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reviewed Graceling by Kristin Cashore (Graceling Realm)

Review of 'Graceling' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

I was totally ready to rip this book apart in my review when halfway through, but some unexpected developments of character and plot changed my mind. The overall problem I had is the same that Felica Day hit upon in her review. Things seem too sketchy and not thought out throughout a lot of the book. Again and again I found myself yelling out loud, "The character wouldn't do that!", too. It was like after the plot was sketched out, Ms Cashore didn't think through the character's motivations and thoughts anymore.

So, as I said, at 50% the book was on par for a 2-star review. The pace picked up and--more importantly--the characters began to grow. The climb through the pass was especially good for this. Descriptions became more vibrant, history was revealed, and I didn't have to rely on just the basics of a story. By the end of …

Subjects

  • Fantasy
  • Young adult fiction
  • Imaginary wars and battles
  • Juvenile fiction
  • Assassins
  • Fiction