Barbara S. (barbsis) - , reviewed on 9/15/2009 + 1076 more book reviews

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AWESOME! The people of the Seven Kingdoms are magical (well some of them). They call the magic "Graces". So Katsa has the Grace of killing and she is the King of Randa's assassin. On the side, she is involved with the Council who rescues people in danger from the ever-fighting king's. She meets Prince Po at one such rescue. He has the Grace of fighting. Of course, they spar constantly both verbally and physically.

At one point, they leave Randa and travel on a quest to learn why Po's grandfather has been kidnapped. Their journey takes them throughout the entire realm of the Seven Kingdoms which tends to be tedious at times but really builds the relationship between Katsa and Po. It is reminiscent of Sharon Shinn's Mystic and Rider.

The books starts out slow and rather confusing - too many people, too much conflict and the whole Grace this. About halfway through it really grabbed me and totally drew me in. The world building is spectactular and the characters are wonderful. I can't wait til next month to read Fire.

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