Graceling: A Thrilling Fantasy Adventure About Power, Secrets, and Forbidden Love (Graceling Realm Book 1)

Discover the Graceling Realm in this unforgettable, award-winning novel from bestselling author Kristin Cashore.A New York Times bestseller * ALA Best Book for Young Adults * Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature Winner * Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist, and BCCB Best Book of the Year“Rageful, exhilarating, wistful in turns" (New York Times Book Review) with “a knee weakening romance” (Los Angeles Times). Graceling is a thrilling, action-packed fantasy adventure that will resonate deeply with anyone trying to find their way in the world.Graceling tells the story of the vulnerable-yet-strong Katsa, who is smart and beautiful and lives in the Seven Kingdoms where selected people are born with a Grace, a special talent that can be anything at all. Katsa’s Grace is killing. As the king’s niece, she is forced to use her extreme skills as his brutal enforcer. Until the day she meets Prince Po, who is Graced with combat skills, and Katsa’s life begins to change. She never expects to become Po’s friend. She never expects to learn a new truth about her own Grace—or about a terrible secret that lies hidden far away . . . a secret that could destroy all seven kingdoms with words alone.And don’t miss the sequel Fire and companion Bitterblue, both award-winning New York Times bestsellers featuring Kristin Cashore’s elegant, evocative prose and unforgettable characters. This ebook includes sample chapters of Fire, Bitterblue, and Jane, Unlimited. A Strong Female Protagonist: Katsa’s Grace is killing, and she’s been forced to be the king’s enforcer. But now she’s ready to defy him and forge her own path.Rivals to Romance: She’s a killer for the king; he’s a prince with secrets of his own. When two of the realm’s best fighters meet, sparks fly and alliances are tested.A Unique Magic System: In the Seven Kingdoms, some are born Graced with special talents. But what happens when your own Grace is a power you despise?Epic Fantasy and Political Intrigue: As Katsa and Po uncover a terrible secret that could destroy all seven kingdoms, they must navigate a world of corrupt kings and secret councils. Read more