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Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore
Enter the Graceling Realm and let it work its magic in this unforgettable novel from New York Times bestselling author Kristin Cashore. (Cover may vary) When 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. Bitterblue is a gateway to the Graceling Realm that braids together magic, memory, and romance. Look for Kristin Cashore's highly-anticipated standalone novel, Jane, Unlimited Some 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 * Brilliantly detailed and brimming with vibrant and dynamic characters. --SLJ, starred review of Bitterblue There 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 A New York Times bestsellerALA Best Fiction for Young Adults
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A BCB Blue Ribbon Title
Kristin Cashore, the second of four daughters, grew raised in the hills of northern Pennsylvania. She has worked as a dog runner, a candy factory packer, an editing assistant, a legal assistant, and a freelance writer. She has a bachelor's degree from Williams College and a master's degree from the Center for the Study of Children's Literature at Simmons College. She has lived in a variety of locations, including Sydney, New York City, Boston, London, Austin, and Jacksonville, Florida, and she is currently based in Boston. Graceling and Fire, two of her internationally best-selling novels, have gotten numerous starred reviews. ALA Best Books for Young Adults, Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year, Booklist Editors' Picks, an Andre Norton Prize Finalist (Graceling), and the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award winner (Fire) are among their honors and distinctions. Kristin Cashore can be found at kristincashore.blogspot.com and @kristincashore on Twitter.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780803734739 |
| ISBN 10 | 0803734735 |
| Title | Bitterblue |
| Author | Kristin Cashore |
| Series | Graceling Realm Books |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2012-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 563 |
| Prizes | Winner of New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award (Young Adult) 2012, Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Fourteen and Up) 2013, Short-listed for Young Reader's Choice Award (Senior/Grades 10-12) 2015 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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