
Kristin Cashore
3 SeriesKristin Cashore is an American author known for her YA fantasy series, the Graceling Realm. She holds a Master’s degree from the Center for the Study of Children’s Literature at Simmons College. Cashore has lived in numerous locations across the U.S., Europe, and Australia.
In Kristin Cashore's "Graceling," Katsa, a young woman with the lethal Grace of killing, serves as her uncle the king's enforcer. Living in a world where Graces bestow unique talents, Katsa's journey leads her to question the true nature of her abilities. As she seeks to understand and control her Grace, Katsa uncovers deeper truths about her world and herself. Her story is one of vulnerability, strength, and the quest for personal freedom.