“She looked at him then, but his image blurred behind tears that swelled into her eyes. She must leave. She must leave this room, because she wanted to hit him, as she had sworn she never would do. She wanted to cause him pain for taking a place in her heart that she wouldn't have given him if she'd known the truth. "You lied to me," she said. She turned and ran from the room.”
Katsa, a girl with a rare skill known as Graceling, lives in a world where people are divided into two categories: those who are Graced with special abilities and those who are not. The story follows Katsa's journey as she navigates her complex relationships and the challenges of her unique gift, all while uncovering a deeper truth about her world. more
Kristin Cashore, born in 1976, is an accomplished American writer known for her unique narrative style and profound thematic explorations. Her works are highly appreciated by both young and adult readers. more
“It's Connecticut: being like the people around you is the whole point.”