Book Review #30 - Graceling

So. Long. Ago! What I do remember is that I was disturbed by the loud anti-marriage message (but pro-sex message) but liked the focus on gifts and both their blessings and curses. Because it was geared for young-adults, the gifts were spectacular and powerful but I think a real conversation could be had about our much more mortal gifts and how they both enable and box us in. Things like athleticism or sensitivity or friendliness or stubborness. But, that big ol' sex message kind of gets in the way of the discussion because it takes over the book. Meh.