Title: Graceling (Graphic Novel)
Author: Kristin Cashore
Publisher: Clarion Books
Publication date: November 16, 2021
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Summary
Gracelings are maked by their different colored eyes, people with special powers. Katsa is one of these people, Graced with the power to kill. For her whole life, she’s worked as her uncle’s enforcer. Striking fear into his kingdom to ensure they obey. With her Grace, Katsa doesn’t believe she can have any other kind of life.
However, when Katsa meets Po, her whole life changes. He’s searching for the reason behind his grandfather’s disappearance. Helping him will help Katsa realize the truth behind her Grace. And reveal a dark secret that the kingdom has kept for far too long. It will put them both in danger, but will they be willing to sacrifice for the greater good?
Review: Graceling (Graphic Novel)
Thanks to NetGalley and Clarion Books for an advanced copy of this to review! Graceling is one of my favorite young adult books and I was excited to see the adaption. At first, I was a bit hesistant about it because it seems like a lot to adapt into a graphic novel, but I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Even though at times, it seemed a bit wordy, the illustrations were beautiful. I especially liked the way the landscape images, really drawing you into this fantasy world. The fight sequences are also well done. You can feel the movement between Katsa and Po, and it adds a lot to the story itself.
My only issue with the adaptation is that you lose some of the world building from the original book. This might take readers back to the original story though, which I definitely recommend! Even though I know the story, the end was still suspenseful. Seeing it played out in illulstrations might have made it even more so. I was on the edge of my seat even though I know what happens!
All in all, this is a great adaptation that might bring a new generation of readers to this YA classic.
4/5 stars
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