There are two lands in this series by young adult fantasy author Kristin Cashore – and neither knows about the other. There is a land where young children who develop two different-colored eyes also gain graces. These can range from being able to speak backwards with no problem to reading minds. The other land doesn't have graces, but does have brightly colored monsters that can mesmerize you with their beauty. One of these monsters is unique: Fire is half-human, beautiful past compare, and can control you with her mind. Each book in this series has main characters who are in danger because of their quirks. They have to protect themselves and their loved ones as well as their kingdoms.
