GRACELING, by Kristin Cashore

Hello swoonies!

As you know, Alison did a Swoony Boy Alert on Prince Po from Graceling not too long ago. I was totally convinced by her post (and by the enthusiasm from Leiah) to finally read Graceling.

Oh wow.

I don’t need to do a full-blown review here – we’ve already pimped this book on the site – but there were a couple of things that have just completely stuck with me since finishing it last night and I have to unload my love here. For anyone out there who is on the fence about whether to read this book, honestly, it has been added to my favorites pile forever and ever.

It’s true that Po is seriously swoony. And, believe me, there were lines in the book that Alison could have included but didn’t because she didn’t want to spoil the impact. He sees Katsa for who she is at her best, worships her strength, and actually loves that she’ll always beat him in a fight. Po is a wonderful feminist.

Swoony Boy Alert!! Prince Po (Graceling)

Welocme Back!! It’s time for another Swoony Boy Alert!! But first, HAVE YOU NOMINATED YOUR FAVORITE SWOONY BOY/BADASS CHICK FROM 2011? There are prizes and hugs!! Check out the post here and nominate, and don’t forget to come back to vote. (follow us on twitter or facebook so you don’t miss a thing)

This week, we’re going to cut all the chatter (*SURPRISED FACE*), and get right to the swoon. Our hilarious and adorable agent-mate Alison Cherry (her debut, RED, will be published by Delacorte in the summer of 2013), has been talking up a storm about the book, GRACELING, by Kristin Cashore, and more particularly, about Prince Po. And thankfully, she’s agreed to come here and share! So let’s all get a glass of eggnog, pass the plate of cookies around, and settle in for this week’s SWOONY BOY…