I would say that this book is more “adult” than “young adult” as many heavier topics are discussed, but it is still a beautiful story. Fire focuses on a new protagonist in a new kingdom many years before the events of Graceling. At times, it feels as if this book is entirely unrelated to the original, but there are some small connections. While I would have enjoyed seeing more of the characters from Graceling, I love that Cashore has introduced an entirely new land with its own history to explore. She is truly a master of worldbuilding, and I look forward to the new kingdoms I’ll discover as I continue reading her work.