Thursday’s Book

Gracelings are people born with an extreme talent, known as a Grace. Rare enough to be unusual, they are feared for their difference and often exploited for their skill. They can be picked out by the fact that they have two different colored eyes.

Graceling, is the story of Katsa, who has been able to kill people with her bare hands since she was eight. Katsa lives in the seven kingdoms, she’s expected to do the dirty work of torture and punishment for her uncle, King Randa. But then she meets a mysterious stranger named Po, who is also a Graced fighter and the first person ever to challenge her in a fight. The two form a bond, and each discovers truths they never imagined about themselves, each other, and a terrible danger that is spreading slowly through the seven kingdoms.

For some strange reason I am reading a lot of young adult books lately that have children with special powers that overcome great obstacles. They are quick reads, and most are very well written.

Plus, it is fun to read a book that I will not be worried if it contains “Irish porn” ( I heard that saying last week, and it made me laugh so hard because it is SO true!)

Of course, the hero’s prevails in the end because they will only use their special powers for doing good, and you are happy to hear there is a second book. Cannot wait to start reading it.

FYI: When you read my Thursday's books if one catches your attention, and you want to read it let me know.

To me – a book on the shelf is the saddest thing there is. Books are meant to be shared. So come on over I am sure there is one waiting for you to borrow.