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Only Ever Yours by Louise O'Neill

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In Only Ever Yours, did you enjoy ...

... an oppressive, dystopian society that strictly controls girls?

The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

If you were gripped by the chilling world of Only Ever Yours, you'll find The Grace Year equally haunting. Like frieda and isabel, Tierney is forced to survive in a society that polices and manipulates girls' bodies and minds. Both books offer a biting critique of gender roles and social norms, with a dystopian setting that feels both nightmarish and eerily plausible.

... raw, intimate psychological exploration of a young woman's mind?

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

If you were drawn to frieda's internal struggles and unraveling sense of self in Only Ever Yours, you'll appreciate the psychological depth of Esther Greenwood's journey in The Bell Jar. Both protagonists navigate environments that stifle and distort their identities, and both narratives give you an unflinching look into their inner turmoil.

... characters raised in an artificial, tightly controlled environment?

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

If you found the eves' isolated upbringing and gradual awakening to the truth in Only Ever Yours compelling, Never Let Me Go offers a similarly haunting exploration. Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy grow up in a closed institution, gradually questioning their purpose and fate, and their story delivers a powerful emotional punch.

... women navigating shifting power dynamics and societal expectations?

The Power by Naomi Alderman

If you were intrigued by the way Only Ever Yours interrogates the roles society imposes on girls, The Power will fascinate you. Here, young women across the globe suddenly gain a physical advantage, upending established gender hierarchies. Like O'Neill's novel, Alderman's book uses speculative fiction to question who holds power—and at what cost.

... bleak, thought-provoking stories about female oppression and resistance?

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

If you were captivated by the dark, unsettling tone of Only Ever Yours, The Handmaid's Tale will resonate deeply. Offred's fight for autonomy in a repressive theocracy echoes the struggles of frieda and her peers, immersing you in a world where every aspect of a woman's life is ruthlessly controlled.

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