Graceling Realm Series 3 Books Complete Collection Set by Kristin Cashore

Kristin Cashore’s Graceling Realm is presented as a complete three-book collection, bringing together Graceling, Fire and Bitterblue. Set across interconnected fantasy worlds, the novels consider societies shaped by extraordinary abilities, dangerous power and the consequences of rule.

Moving through shifting settings and escalating stakes, the collection ranges from a land where those born with an exceptional skill, known as a Grace, are feared and exploited, to a world of stunningly beautiful yet exceptionally dangerous monsters. It also returns to a kingdom attempting to rebuild after tyranny, where peace is complicated by the lingering influence of a violent ruler and a proposed plan to pardon past crimes and forget what happened.

Included titles

• Graceling
• Fire
• Bitterblue

Key details

• Three-book complete collection
• Graceling Realm series
• Written by Kristin Cashore
• Includes Graceling, Fire and Bitterblue

Synopses

Graceling

In a world where people born with an exceptional skill, known as a Grace, are feared and exploited, Katsa has a Grace she despises: killing. Under the command of her uncle, King Randa of the Middluns, she is expected to punish and torture those who displease him. As life under his rule becomes increasingly unbearable, she forms an underground Council to challenge the destructive behaviour of the seven kings.

Fire

Set in a world of stunningly beautiful, exceptionally dangerous monsters, Fire is described as one of the most dangerous monsters of all: a human one. Marked out by vivid red hair, she is portrayed as mesmerising. The story is described as fast-paced, with gripping action and evocative prose.

Bitterblue

Eight years after Princess Bitterblue and her country were saved from King Leck, she is now queen of Monsea and the land is at peace. However, the influence of her father, a violent psychopath with mind-altering abilities, remains. Her advisers propose a plan to pardon those who committed terrible acts during Leck’s reign and to forget every dark event that occurred.