Graceling Realm – serie

'Seasparrow Is the Most Emotionally Harrowing Graceling Novel yet' - Paste Magazine'A harrowing, rewarding tale of survival' - Kirkus ReviewsWelcome back to the Graceling Realm . . . In the immediate aftermath of the events of Winterkeep, Bitterblue and her entourage begin the journey back to Monsea with the only copies of the formulas for the zilphium weapon. Bitterblue must decide what she will do with her world-shaping power. But before they've even made it halfway home, storms drive their ship off course and then they wreck in the ice far north of the Royal Continent. The survivors must make a harrowing trek across the ice in order to make it back to Monsea.Seasparrow is told entirely from the point of view of Hava, Bitterblue's personal spy and secret half sister. And while Bitterblue grapples with how to carry the responsibility of a weapon of mass destruction, Hava must decide what she will do with herself in the new world Bitterblue will make.Readers love Seasparrow:'I need at least 2 business days to collect my thoughts because I will never be the same . . . if you have not read Graceling yet.....WHAT ARE YOU DOING' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Seasparrow is nothing short of a mind-blowing work of art' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Kristin Cashore never disappoints' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I always feel like a better person after reading Cashore. Her stories are healing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Will there ever be a Graceling Realms book that doesn't hurt me emotionally???' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book was so breathtaking and heartbreaking and beautiful!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Seasparrow is one of the best books I've ever read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Holy cow, what a book! I loved this so much, and I cried multiple times' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'It has tremendous narrative drive, and a plot that kept me guessing' - British Science Fiction Association'Winterkeep is a book of sparkling charm, complex emotions and steely themes' - Daily Mail'This story is phenomenal' - NerdDailyWelcome back to the Graceling Realm . . . A new land has been discovered to the east. Winterkeep is a land of miracles, a democratic republic run by people who like each other, where people speak to telepathic sea creatures, adopt telepathic foxes as pets, and fly across the sky in ships attached to balloons. But when Bitterblue's envoys to Winterkeep drown under suspicious circumstances, she and Giddon and her half-sister, Hava, set off to discover the truth--putting both Bitterblue's life and Giddon's heart to the test when Bitterblue is kidnapped. Giddon believes she has drowned, leaving him and Hava to solve the mystery of what's wrong in Winterkeep.Lovisa Cavenda is the teenage daughter of a powerful Scholar and Industrialist (the opposing governing parties) with a fire inside her that is always hungry, always just nearly about to make something happen. She is the key to everything, but only if she can figure out what's going on before anyone else, and only if she's willing to transcend the person she's been all her life.Readers are obsessed with Winterkeep:'*cries eternally* This was soooooo good!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was, without any shadow of a doubt, everything I wanted' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The strong female protagonist that other YA books wished they had' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Cashore's original, brilliant magic is on full display in this one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I got swept away in this story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gorgeous and compelling and my favourite read this year' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! PERFECTION!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Discover the Graceling Realm in this unforgettable, award-winning novel from bestselling author Kristin Cashore.A New York Times bestsellerALA Best Book for Young AdultsMythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature WinnerPublishers Weekly, School Library Journal,Booklist, and BCCB Best Book of the Year"Rageful, exhilarating, wistful in turns" (The New York Times Book Review) with "a knee weakening romance" (LA 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.Awards: Winner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature, winner of the SIBA Book Award/YA, Indies Choice Book Award Honor Book, ALA Best Book for Young Adults, 2008 Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, 2008 School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, Amazon.com's Best Books of 2008, 2008 Booklist Editors' Choice, Booklist's 2008 Top Ten First Novels for Youth, 2009 Amelia Bloomer List, BCCB 2009 Blue Ribbon ListAnd don't miss the sequel Fire and companion Bitterblue, both award-winning, New York Times bestsellers, and full of Kristin Cashore's elegant, evocative prose and unforgettable characters.Readers are in love with Graceling:'The love I have for this series is so never-ending. In summary: this book honestly still has me by the throat in 2020, and is one of my favourite books of all time' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I am in love with Katsa! She is an awesome inspiration for women warriors in a book. She kicks arse and takes names . . . I am so glad I finally got to read this book, it is sooooo awesome!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I loved loved loved the storytelling. It was very immersive to me. As well as the world building. This book was an adventure full of peril and friendship. I really loved Katsa's journey - both physical and spiritual - through the whole book and the way she grew' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I LOVED this book; fast-paced, strong heroine, engaging love interest, character delivered through action' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Reading this was like a breath of fresh air. The pacing's just right. The character building was great. Cashore is as of now enlisted as one of my favourite authors' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'YAY for all of the messages about women and girls defending ourselves and not bowing to control and emotional manipulation! So smart' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

A must-read title for all fans of Patrick Rothfuss and Trudi Canavan, Fire will have you hooked on its gripping action, political intrigue, and beautiful central relationship.'The book is REALLY good. Reading it made me very, very happy!' Tamora PierceSet in a world of stunningly beautiful, exceptionally dangerous monsters, Fire is one of the most dangerous monsters of all - a human one. Marked out by her vivid red hair, she's more than attractive. Fire is mesmerising.But with this extraordinary beauty comes influence and power. People who are susceptible to her appeal will do anything for her attention, and for her affection. They will turn away from their families, their work, and their duties for her. They will forget their responsibilities to please her ... and worse, crush nations, neglect kingdoms and abuse their power.Aware of her power, and afraid of it, Fire lives in a corner of the world away from people, and away from temptation. Until the day comes when she is needed - a day when, for her king, she has to take a stand not only against his enemies, but also against herself ...Readers can't get enough of Fire:'I was BLOWN AWAY! I fell in love with the world with the monsters and politics, the characters, the romance . . . Fantastic. Itching for a re-read already' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'The writing is beautiful, and Fire herself is at the same time so damaged and SO strong, that I fell completely head over heels. Finishing this book was heart-breaking' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I found Fire's world to be well drawn, expertly woven and colourfully written. Each character is a delicious shade of gray, possessing both light and dark tendencies' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'If you asked me to recommend ONE book, or save ONE book from a fire, or keep ONE book of mine forever, it would be this one' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Just as Graceling drew fans of Tamora Pierce and her strong female characters, Fire will definitely do the same' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This was the most gorgeous romantic fantasy I've read in a while. And want to know what the last one was? - Graceling!! Kristin Cashore is just so good at writing these beautiful, deep relationships that stem from trust and acceptance' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'If you had to read only one hard fantasy YA book this year, FIRE just might be the one. Its blend of fantasy, romance, political intrigue, and feminism will appeal to all fantasy lovers, and then some' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐