The Grace Year is a survival story with tons of action! It will definitely keep readers on their toes!.Originally, I was planning to rate this book 4 stars, but after reading the ending, I knew I had to bump it up to 4.5 stars. ( The Fault in Our Stars didn’t even make me cry.) But I was tearing up a bit at the ending of The Grace Year. That ENDING! I hardly ever cry while reading a book.This novel really gives you something to think about and stays with you for a while after reading it.Here are some elements of the novel to appreciate:
Tierney James, our main girl, must find a way to survive the year. For their sixteenth year, the girls of Garner County are sent away, isolated, and given one year to rid themselves of their sinful “magic.” During this “Grace Year,” these young girls are hunted by “poachers,” supposedly because the grace year girls’ body parts have aphrodisiac and youth serum powers. So, what is The Grace Year actually about? Garner County is run by men who misuse the Bible to maintain societal control and instill fear in all of the women of the county. After I finished reading The Grace Year yesterday, my mind was spinning. I also got some Nathaniel Hawthorne vibes from The Grace Year. I haven’t read that book yet, but based on the synopsis, I see where the comparison comes from. I’ve also heard people say it has elements of The Handmaid’s Tale. The Grace Year is a pretty wild book! It’s a crazy mix of The Hunger Games and Lord of the Flies. They believe our very skin emits a powerful aphrodisiac, the potent essence of youth, of a girl on the edge of womanhood.
We’re told we have the power to lure grown men from their beds, make boys lose their minds, and drive the wives mad with jealousy. All quotes used in this review come from the uncorrected proof. *This review is based on the e-ARC edition provided via NetGalley. Hardcover Publication Date: October 08, 2019
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