Discuss Katsa's Graced power. How does this make her like a comic book superhero and how is it different?

Discuss Katsa's role as a woman with Graced power. It what ways is she still vulnerable as a woman?

Discuss the secret Council. Katsa is said to be the originator and a leader of this Council. Is this credible? Does Katsa, even in the beginning of the book, have qualities of leadership?

Prince Po is drawn to Katsa as the rescuer of his Grandfather Tealiff. At what point is it clear that there is a physical attraction between Po and Katsa? Is Po consciously trying to start a relationship with Katsa?

Discuss the attitude of Lord Giddon toward Katsa versus Prince Po's attitude towards Katsa. How is Po's courting of Katsa different than Giddon's proposal to marry Katsa?

Discuss King Leck and his Graced power...