Graceling, by Kristin Cashore

[rachelmanija]

Excellent characterization and an original take on some old ideas allow this YA fantasy to overcome Cashore’s prose style, which is so plain and flat that I occasionally stopped reading for a moment, overcome with vain longing for just one elegantly turned sentence. But the suspenseful plot and my investment in the characters quickly drew my eyes back to the page.

My full review of Graceling, at Green Man Review.

Comments

[oyceter]

I'm glad you liked it, despite issues with the prose! Mostly, I just love love love Katsa and Po, and I especially love the way their relationship goes. And I love that Katsa doesn't get her rough edges smoothed out.