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Winterkeep is a young adult fantasy novel by American author Kristin Cashore, published on January 19, 2021, by Dial Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House.^[1] It is the fourth installment in the Graceling Realm series, following Graceling (2008), Fire (2009), and Bitterblue (2012).^[2] The novel marked Cashore’s return to the series after an eight-year hiatus.^[2]

Set in the democratic republic of Winterkeep, the novel introduces a new region within the series' fantasy world. The story follows multiple characters, including Queen Bitterblue of Monsea and Winterkeep teenager Lovisa Cavenda, as they navigate political intrigue, environmental exploitation, and personal trauma. The narrative incorporates fantasy elements such as telepathic creatures, and departs from previous series entries by using multiple points of view, including non-human perspectives.^[2][3]

Cashore began planning the novel before the 2016 United States presidential election. She later acknowledged that political polarization and climate change influenced the book's development and themes.^[2][4]

Upon its release, Winterkeep received generally positive reviews. Critics praised its world-building, narrative complexity, and engagement with contemporary social and environmental themes. Reviews also highlighted the book’s exploration of trauma, identity, and moral ambiguity.^[2][5][3][6]