Graceling, by Kristin Cashore and Fire, by Kristin Cashore, but more Fire than Graceling

I read these books a while ago, and I've checked them out from the library a few times since because I liked them so much. Upon rereading them recently, I've decided to type out my thoughts, because I'm probably not going to have anyone to say these things to because most of my friends are too old for YA. This is not a review, so much of a list of the things that I liked.

( Spoilers Abound! )