I liked Graceling; I didn't love it, but it's seldom I love a book anymore. Getting old, I guess.

I did feel that it was. . .too simply written, especially for tight third. I had to keep reminding myself that Katsa was older than eight, and able to form and carry out subtle plans. Also, things fell into place a little too easily, though that's a common first novel problem, and subject to improvement by practice.