What a stunning first novel this is. I couldn't put it down. It is a fantasy, an adventure but most of all a love story.
The two main characters are Po, a prince from one of the seven kingdoms in which this book is set, and Katsa a young girl who possess a talent called a Grace. Katsa's grace is that she is good at killing and she is owned by a king who uses her for this purpose. Katsa doesn't like killing but as an enforcer she is unbeatable and she enjoys this. When Po comes into her life she starts to think about things and about her grace and starts to change. Po and Katsa then start on a journey that brings them in conflict with a powerful King, a challenge that will stretch them both to the limit.
This book will be popular as the plot moves rapidly and Po and Katsa are strong characters. Will appeal mainly to intermediate and junior secondary school students.
Don't miss this one and I am sure the author realises there is scope for a sequel.
reviewed by Bob
Published by Harcourts (2008)
1 comments:
Yes,I totally agree with you, Bob. Comment from a Year 11 is that the novel is totally unpredictable (which is great!) and the reader is drawn into Katsa's struggle to keep true to herself. A winner for both boys and girls.
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