Graceling is engaging and addicting, but not particularly satisfying or deep. It's really interesting about the world Katsa lives in, and everything, and journeys, travels, fights, oh I just love that stuff~ 
 But I can't feel but unsympathetic towards Katsa and Po. Katsa's rather arrogant, rage filled, and weakly characterized, and Po, I just think you never find out enough about him. The words don't flow smoothly at points, and it's a bit simple in nature, and lacking in description. Choppy and inexperienced, is probably how it reads. Could've been a lot better, but there's enough to keep you going. 
 A nice enjoyable read, but don't expect too much out of it - despite its high reputation.