Bitterblue
The long-awaited companion to the New York Times bestsellers Graceling and Fire
Eight years have passed since the young Princess Bitterblue, and her country, were saved from the vicious King Leck. Now Bitterblue is the queen of Monsea, and her land is at peace.
But the influence of her father, a violent psychopath with mind-altering abilities, lives on. Her advisers, who have run the country on her behalf since Leck's death, believe in a forward-thinking plan: to pardon all of those who committed terrible acts during Leck's reign; and to forget every dark event that ever happened.
Monsea's past has become shrouded in mystery, and it's only when Bitterblue begins sneaking out of her castle - curious, disguised and alone - to walk the streets of her own city, that she begins to realise the truth. Her kingdom has been under the thirty-five-year long spell of a madman, and now their only chance to move forward is to revisit the past.
Whatever that past holds.
Two thieves, who have sworn only to steal what has already been stolen, change her life forever. They hold a key to the truth of Leck's reign. And one of them, who possesses an unidentified Grace, may also hold a key to her heart...
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Kristin Cashore
Kristin Cashore is a writer whose work has captivated readers with its intricate world-building, fierce heroines, and explorations of power, choice, and sacrifice. Best known for her Graceling Realm series, Cashore’s stories transport readers into worlds where the stakes are as high as the emotions that drive her characters.
Born in 1976, Kristin spent her childhood surrounded by books in northeast Pennsylvania. Early on, she discovered her passion for storytelling, a love that would later guide her through an eclectic career. From working as a dog runner and candy factory packer to finding herself as an editorial assistant, Cashore’s journey into writing was anything but ordinary. She eventually earned a master’s degree in Children’s Literature from Simmons College, and soon began weaving the tales that would earn her a place among today’s most beloved fantasy authors.
Graceling Realm
In the Graceling Realm, a world where power comes with a price, people are born with unique abilities known as Graces—gifts that can be both extraordinary and dangerous. The series invites readers into a realm where the boundaries between freedom and control, love and loyalty, strength and vulnerability are constantly shifting.
Graceling Realm consists of five books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
