
Titles in This Set
Graceling
Fire
Bitterblue
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Gollancz
Age Range: Ages 14-17 (Grades 9-12)
Overview
Discover the Graceling Realm in this three-book paperback collection by Kristin Cashore, gathering Graceling, Fire, and Bitterblue in one set. Across the Seven Kingdoms and the neighboring Dells, three extraordinary young women's rare Graces shape their own fates and the fates of their kingdoms. Meet Katsa, a lethal fighter seeking freedom from her uncle's cruel rule; Fire, whose mind-altering beauty complicates a fractured land; and Bitterblue, a young queen untangling her father's dark legacy. The trilogy delivers immersive world-building, political intrigue, and memorable heroines readers won't forget.
About the Books
The Graceling Realm series established Kristin Cashore as a defining voice in young adult fantasy, praised for crafting complex heroines who wield unusual, sometimes dangerous gifts called Graces. Graceling opens the saga with Katsa, niece to King Randa of the Middluns, whose Grace for killing has made her the king's feared enforcer, sent to punish anyone who displeases him. When Katsa questions the cruelty she's been forced to commit, she forms a secret Council to resist the corrupt rule of the Seven Kingdoms, and her path crosses with Prince Po, whose hidden Grace upends everything she believes about power and trust. Fire moves the action to the neighboring Dells, introducing a woman named Fire whose supernatural beauty and mind-controlling ability make her both coveted and endangered amid a kingdom sliding toward war, as new alliances and old grudges collide around her. Bitterblue closes the trilogy years later, centering on the young queen of the Middluns as she confronts the buried horrors of her father's reign, unravels a web of court secrets, and works to rebuild a kingdom built on lies and fear.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Graceling — Introduces Katsa, whose deadly Grace for killing is exploited by her uncle, King Randa, until she forms a secret Council to fight back.
Fire — Set in the neighboring Dells, this novel follows Fire, whose mind-altering beauty and power place her at the center of a kingdom teetering on war.
Bitterblue — Years after Graceling, young Queen Bitterblue must uncover the truth behind her late father's brutal reign to rebuild her kingdom.
About the Author
Kristin Cashore is an American author of young adult fantasy, best known for creating the Graceling Realm series. Born in 1976, she grew up in central Pennsylvania before pursuing a career in writing and publishing. Graceling, her debut novel, launched the series that also includes Fire and Bitterblue, earning her a devoted readership and multiple literary honors. Cashore is recognized for crafting morally complex heroines who navigate power, trauma, and self-determination within vividly built fantasy worlds, and her work has helped define modern young adult fantasy for a generation of readers.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Perfect for fantasy lovers, teen readers, and gift-givers alike, this paperback set delivers three complete stories in one collection. Whether it's a birthday gift, a stocking stuffer, or a pick for summer reading and classroom libraries, the Graceling Realm trilogy offers immersive adventure and a world worth revisiting.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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