Bitterblue

Written by Kristin Cashore

Book #3 in the Graceling Realm series

A young queen uncovers dark secrets of her father's reign, guided by mysterious thieves and hidden powers.

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563 pages· HL790L

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Bookroo's summary

Queen Bitterblue, once a child ruler, now questions her advisors' decisions and her father's dark legacy. Disguised, she roams the city at night, meeting two enigmatic thieves who hold secrets to her past. As she delves deeper, one thief's unidentified Grace may unlock not only the truth but also her heart. Can Bitterblue navigate the shadows of her father's rule to forge a brighter future for Monsea? Discover a world where magic, memory, and romance intertwine in a quest for truth and redemption.

From the publisher

Enter the Graceling Realm and let it work its magic . . . When Queen Bitterblue took the throne of Monsea, she was a child, and her advisers ran the kngdom for her. Now she is beginning to question their decisions, especially how they handle the legacy of her father Leck, who who ruled through his Grace–a special talent for mind-altering–and his taste for darkness and violence. Bitterblue needs to know Monsea’s past to lead it into the future, so she begins exploring the city sreets at night, disguised and alone. As she does, she meets two thieves, who hold a key to the truth of Leck’s reign. And one of them, with a Grace that he hasn’t yet identified, holds a key to her heart. Bitterblue is unforgettable–a gateway to the Graceling Realm that braids together magic, memory, and romance.

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