Enter the Graceling Realm and let it work its magic in this unforgettable novel from New York Times bestselling author Kristin Cashore.
When Queen Bitterblue took the throne of Monsea, she was a child, and her advisers ran the kingdom for her. Now she is beginning to question their decisions, especially how they handle the legacy of her father Leck, who who ruled through his Grace—a special talent for mind-altering—and his taste for darkness and violence. Bitterblue needs to know Monsea’s past to lead it into the future, so she begins exploring the city streets at night, disguised and alone. As she does, she meets two thieves, who hold a key to the truth of Leck's reign. And one of them, with a Grace that he hasn't yet identified, holds a key to her heart.
Bitterblue is a gateway to the Graceling Realm that braids together magic, memory, and romance.
Look for Kristin Cashore's highly-anticipated return to the Graceling Realm, Winterkeep!---from the publisher
608 pages 978-0142426012 Ages 14-17
Keywords: epic fantasy, dark fantasy, magic, dystopian, girls and women, intrigue, royalty, romance, 14 year old, 15 year old, 16 year old, part of a series
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Other reviews:
A New York Times bestseller YALSA, Best Fiction for Young Adults ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year The Bulletin Best Books of the Year A BCCB Blue Ribbon Title A New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Book of the Year
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Other reviews:
"Some authors can tell a good story; some can write well. Cashore is one of the rare novelists who do both. Thrillingly imagined and beautifully executed, Bitterblue stands as a splendid contribution in a long literarly tradition." —The New York Times Book Review on Bitterblue
