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Graceling
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Strong female protag.

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Joyzi
SPOILER ALERT!!!

It's funny, action-packed, romantic and I was like a bit teary-eyed at the end when I learned that Po was blind that was really sad. It's a book that has a very sarcastic and humorous dialogue that I really loved. It got kind of boring and draggy when they were like traveling and stuff. And also I hate the part when Leck was killed I thought that was like rush and it wasn't described and explained longer, it's like the climax was like ended too quickly.

There was also this part wh
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Marcy Jo
Jan 17, 2009 rated it it was amazing
People kept raving about this book, and I knew I needed something both fantastic and fantastical if I was ever going to be able to move on from City of Glass. I mean, honestly, what does one read after finishing reading the book that takes over the spot of "Favorite of All Time?" I considered and discarded several options, the first being to reread City of Bones and City of Ashes. Every time I read them, I ended up back in Glass. *grin* But anyway, I had heard wonderful things about Graceling, a ...more
Amy
Nov 11, 2009 rated it really liked it
Updated review (audiobook) - definitely still a great read that holds up; however, i feel like the main conflict was spread out and ended so suddenly. i love the storyline with Po, and the scenes felt very lacking when he wasn't around.

(2009 Original Review: This is one of those books that I would read again RIGHT NOW (and I only just finished it a few minutes ago)!!!

There is a wonderful balance of action, love, and self-discovery. The characters are so easily believable that the story never se
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Nicole
Nov 15, 2009 rated it did not like it
Shelves: fantasy
I couldnt get myself to like this book at all.I really tried too because it came highly recommended by a friend.
Katieb (MundieMoms)
This is one of my all time favorite books!! I can't write anything w/o leaving spoilers, so I'll just read it and you'll know why. ...more
Hannah
Jun 21, 2009 rated it really liked it
Shelves: ya
A strong female character + sweet swoon-worthy boy = win.
Donna (Jaevenstar)
Made of 100% awesomeness!!!!!
Shehall
Oct 20, 2008 rated it really liked it
Brittany
Oct 26, 2008 rated it it was amazing
Hannah
Nov 29, 2008 rated it really liked it
Shelves: for-teen-girls
Rachael
Feb 03, 2009 marked it as to-read
Amy
Feb 04, 2009 rated it it was ok
Shelves: 2009-read, ya-fantasy
Kallie
Mar 06, 2009 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: favorites
Ana
May 15, 2009 rated it it was amazing
Jessamyc Czerniecki
Jul 14, 2009 marked it as to-read
Allie
Jul 23, 2009 rated it it was amazing
Candace Fox
Aug 22, 2009 marked it as to-read
Yadie
Oct 17, 2009 marked it as to-read
Shelves: i-have
Emma
Nov 27, 2009 marked it as to-read
Priya
Dec 15, 2009 rated it really liked it
Shelves: four-stars
Brooke Forystek
Jan 09, 2010 marked it as to-read
Amberjade
Jan 09, 2010 marked it as to-read
Lauren
Apr 15, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Angel♥
May 05, 2010 rated it really liked it
Hannah
Oct 26, 2010 marked it as to-read
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