{"product_id":"graceling","title":"Graceling","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiscover the Graceling Realm in this unforgettable, award-winning novel from bestselling author Kristin Cashore.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGraceling\u003c\/i\u003e is a spellbinding fantasy adventure set in the enchanting Seven Kingdoms, where certain people are born with a Grace, a unique talent that can range from mundane to extraordinary. The protagonist, Katsa, is endowed with a Grace that makes her a formidable fighter with unparalleled combat skills. Initially, she serves as the king's enforcer, carrying out his brutal commands. However, everything changes when she encounters Prince Po, a young man Graced with combat abilities that rival her own. Their unexpected friendship sets Katsa on a journey of self-discovery, leading her to uncover hidden truths about her own Grace and a dark secret that threatens to unravel the very fabric of their world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel is much more than a coming-of-age tale; it explores themes of power, identity, and love in a way that is both exhilarating and deeply moving. Katsa's inner conflict and her burgeoning relationship with Po add emotional depth to the action-packed narrative, making it a captivating read from beginning to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAwards and Acclaim\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGraceling has garnered widespread praise and numerous awards, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eALA Best Book for Young Adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWinner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt has also been selected as the Best Book of the Year by \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Rageful, exhilarating, wistful in turns\" – \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A knee-weakening romance\" – \u003ci\u003eLA Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eAwards\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGraceling has received numerous accolades, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSIBA Book Award\/YA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndies Choice Book Award Honour Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eALA Best Book for Young Adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2008 Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2008 School Library Journal Best Book of the Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAmazon.com's Best Books of 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2008 Booklist Editors' Choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBooklist's 2008 Top Ten First Novels for Youth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2009 Amelia Bloomer List\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBCCB 2009 Blue Ribbon List\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd don't miss the sequel \u003ci\u003eFire\u003c\/i\u003e and companion \u003ci\u003eBitterblue\u003c\/i\u003e, both award-winning, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers, and full of Kristin Cashore's elegant, evocative prose and unforgettable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eReaders are in love with Graceling:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'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 \u003cb\u003eone of my favourite books of all time\u003c\/b\u003e' – Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'I am in love with Katsa! She is \u003cb\u003ean awesome inspiration for women warriors in a book\u003c\/b\u003e. She kicks arse and takes names . . . I am so glad I finally got to read this book, \u003cb\u003eit is sooooo awesome!\u003c\/b\u003e' – Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'I loved loved loved the storytelling. It was \u003cb\u003every immersive\u003c\/b\u003e to me. As well as the world-building. This book was \u003cb\u003ean adventure full of twists and turns\u003c\/b\u003e' – Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45712037019884,"sku":"9781473233256","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781473233256.jpg?v=1725980372","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/graceling","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}