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The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

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In The Grace Year, did you enjoy ...

... a high-stakes, goal-driven plot where young women face brutal societal expectations?

Only Ever Yours by Louise O'Neill

If you were gripped by Tierney's desperate struggle to survive the Grace Year and fight for autonomy, you'll be equally absorbed by Only Ever Yours. The story follows freida, who, like the girls of Garner County, must compete against her peers in a cruel, patriarchal system that dictates their futures. The clear, driving objective—survival and acceptance—propels the plot with relentless urgency.

... a dark, gritty tone with haunting atmosphere and violence?

Wilder Girls by Rory Power

If you found the raw, unsettling mood and the constant threat of violence in The Grace Year compelling, Wilder Girls delivers a similarly intense experience. The isolated Raxter School for Girls, ravaged by a mysterious disease, mirrors the brutality and horror Tierney faces. Both books explore what it means to survive when the world has turned hostile.

... dystopian elements that critique patriarchal oppression?

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

If you were drawn to the chilling, oppressive society that dictates the fates of the girls in The Grace Year, you'll be fascinated by The Handmaid's Tale. Offred's struggle against a theocratic dystopia echoes Tierney's resistance, making both stories powerful explorations of control, rebellion, and hope.

... strong female characters rising against social constraints?

The Power by Naomi Alderman

If you admired Tierney's resilience and the complex relationships among the girls in The Grace Year, The Power offers a fresh take on female empowerment. Here, women develop a physical ability that upends global power structures. The novel examines how strength, solidarity, and survival play out under oppressive systems.

... a coming-of-age journey shaped by defiance and self-discovery?

Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough

If you connected with Tierney's transformation as she navigates fear, loyalty, and independence, you'll be moved by Artemisia Gentileschi’s powerful journey in Blood Water Paint. This lyrical novel-in-verse traces a young woman’s fight against injustice in Renaissance Italy, capturing the same fierce spirit and personal growth as The Grace Year.

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