The language is clean. There is some sexual content but not enough that you would be embarrassed to lend it to your mother.
But a guilty conscience, or so I believe, has led Katsa to form a secret council that helps those who might be harmed by the wrong doings of any of the 7 Kings. And when this secret council saves a King's kidnapped father Katsa not only meets a Graceling who is equal to her strength but eventually learns the frightening truth behind the kidnapping which leads them to a battle a seemingly unstoppable evil.
Summary:
If you like the Hunger Games & Twilight series, chances are you will also like this addicting book. It takes place in a fantasy world where there are 7 Kingdoms. Within these Kingdoms there are people who have special gifts or in other words, people who are graced. These gifts could be the ability to hear what others are thinking, to predict the weather or in Katsa's case, the ability to kill easily.
Though Katsa's grace should make her unbeatable there is one thing she hasn't been able to overcome, her fear of disobeying King Randa. Instead she acts as his personal thug, physically harming those who have wronged him, even though sometimes their wrongs really aren't that wrong.
What I Really Liked:
I really liked the love story because it felt believable. They didn't fall in love at first sight like Edward did with Bella and it took some time for strong willed, anti-marriage tough shelled Katsa to soften up and fall in love. I also loved that there wasn't a love triangle like in Twilight & Hunger Games, I felt no need to decorate any Team shirts because the love interest in this story didn't have any real competition.
What I Disliked:
The climax felt like it fizzled a little. I was prepared for an all out battle of some sort to end the reign of this unstoppable, evil King but instead it was over in a matter of moments. It left me feeling a bit disappointed.
Reading Worth:
If you are looking for an easy, entertaining, addictive read this book is for you If you are looking for a smart, amazingly well-written, thought provoking book than this is not the book for you.
What I Disliked:
The climax felt like it fizzled a little. I was prepared for an all out battle of some sort to end the reign of this unstoppable, evil King but instead it was over in a matter of moments. It left me feeling a bit disappointed.
Reading Worth:
If you are looking for an easy, entertaining, addictive read this book is for you If you are looking for a smart, amazingly well-written, thought provoking book than this is not the book for you.
This is an awesome review. Explained how I felt about it exactly. You are a natural writer and book reviewer :)
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