I finished Graceling this weekend. Since my last blog, we found out that the other graced fighter is really named Po. His Grace really isn't fighting, but he can sense the people around him, and knows what they think of him. Po's grandfather was the old Lienid. When Po figures out that the Monsean king (Leck) was the one who kidnapped him, he travels there with Katsa. Leck's wife is Po's aunt. She has been trying to protect her daughter Bitterblue from King Leck for a while. The King is graced with the ability to convince people of anything. He is cruel, and likes to hurt animals and people. Po watches the king kill his Aunt, and tries to help his cousin (king's daughter) escape. Although Bitterblue, Po, and Katsa do get away, Po is blinded in the process. The book ends with Katsa deciding to return to court to face King Randa of Sunder (she had went into exile when she refused to torture a father who protected his daughters).

I did like this book. I think that it was a fast read. Although it didn't make you think much, it still kept you entertained. At the end, I think that Po is wimpy. He hides out in a cabin in the woods for a while after he goes blind. His character's grace lets him sense his surroundings, so he still knows what's around him. The writer's style reminds me of Tamora Pierce, whom I also like. Both writers create a main character who is a strong girl who can take care of herself. I think I will probably read this book again sometime.