Bitterblue - Kristin Cashore

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The companion to the New York Times bestsellers Graceling and Fire. Eighteen-year-old Bitterblue, queen of Monsea, realizes her heavy responsibility and the futility of relying on advisors who surround her with lies as she tries to help her people to heal from the 35-year spell cast by her father, a violent psychopath with mind-altering abilities. nEnter the Graceling Realm and let it work its magic in this unforgettable novel from New York Times bestselling author Kristin Cashore. nWhen Queen Bitterblue took the throne of Monsea, she was a child, and her advisers ran the kingdom for her. Now she is beginning to question their decisions, especially how they handle the legacy of her father Leck, who who ruled through his Grace--a special talent for mind-altering--and his taste for darkness and violence. Bitterblue needs to know Monsea's past to lead it into the future, so she begins exploring the city sreets at night, disguised and alone. As she does, she meets two thieves, who hold a key to the truth of Leck's reign. And one of them, with a Grace that he hasn't yet identified, holds a key to her heart. n nBitterblue is a gateway to the Graceling Realm that braids together magic, memory, and romance. n nLook for Kristin Cashore's highly-anticipated return to the Graceling Realm, Winterkeep! n nSome authors can tell a good story; some can write well. Cashore is one of the rare novelists who do both. Thrillingly imagined and beautifully executed, Bitterblue stands as a splendid contribution in a long literarly tradition. --The New York Times Book Review on Bitterblue n n* Brilliantly detailed and brimming with vibrant and dynamic characters. --SLJ, starred review of Bitterblue n nThere are some books that stick with you for years, and Kristen Cashore's Fire is one of them. Thoughtful, steamy and completely original, Fire is YA fantasy at its absolute best.--Sabaa Tahir, author of New York Times bestselling Ember in the Ashes on Fire n nA New York Times bestseller nALA Best Fiction for Young Adults nA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year nA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year nA BCCB Blue Ribbon Titlen