The Hunger Games' Movie: KATNISS Revealed

Jennifer Lawrence has been selected to star as Katniss in The Hunger Games movie; tentative release date 3/23/2012. I think there is potential here, eventhough I hadn't considered her a candidate. Hope she pulls it off!

Graceling by Kristin Cashore

pretense.
perseverance.
enrapture.

I was blown away by this novel. It always helps to have no preconceived notions when beginning a new book with a new [to me] author--as was the advantage in this instance. Never a dull moment, this literary journey was filled with adventure and emotion.

I suffered with Katsa, experienced falling in love, and laughed out loud at her absurd and often comical brutal nature. It was a pleasure for me to share in her evolution, and the progression of the seven kingdoms and her inhabitants. Cashore is skilled at carefully weaving characters into the plot that are flawlessly imperfect yet endearing. (I personally feel Po is quite nearly perfect though :D)

This story confirms the resilience of the human spirit and reminds readers of what a person can prove capable of, surprising even themselves in the process.

5 out of 5 stars

I hope the next book rivals this one, though I remain unpretentiously minded about it. I'll keep you posted...