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A review by vermidian
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
2.0
While not entirely devoid of quality reading, the book on a whole just lost my attention. The characters are thin in a strange way. The plot itself was pretty decent, but I just couldn't bring myself to love the characters more than just as methods for that plot. In parts, it felt like I was reading a dramatized D&D campaign. It wasn't bad, per se, but it just... didn't hold my attention. I appreciated the nuggets of character growth and the feminist messages, but it was a little ham fisted.
I don't think I'll continue on in the series. As far as content warnings go, there is sexual activity in the story, though it isn't particularly graphic. The characters are adults, but the reading seemed more suited to me for a younger middle schooler. Still, there are more interesting books to read out there for that - or any - age groups.
I don't think I'll continue on in the series. As far as content warnings go, there is sexual activity in the story, though it isn't particularly graphic. The characters are adults, but the reading seemed more suited to me for a younger middle schooler. Still, there are more interesting books to read out there for that - or any - age groups.