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Bitterblue

by Kristin Cashore / Ian Schoenherr · Graceling Realm series

Queen Bitterblue inherits a kingdom still reeling from her father's reign of terror and mind control. As she uncovers the truth her advisors want buried, the young queen must navigate conspiracy, trauma, and the slow work of rebuilding trust in a place where memory itself has been weaponized. Cashore shifts from high adventure to political reckoning.

Graceling Realm in reading order

• 1. Graceling — Kristin Cashore
• 2. Fire — Kristin Cashore / Kuri Huang
• 3. Bitterblue — Kristin Cashore / Ian Schoenherr
• 4. Winterkeep — Kristin Cashore

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