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The Grace Year

by Kim Liggett · 416 pages · Published October 2019
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3.77 / 5 across 55K ratings
Spice: 🌶️ (1/5)

A dark, feminist Adult ya dystopian built around survival, patriarchy, coming of age. 416 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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Dark. Feminist. Intense.

Dark Feminist Intense

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Dark Feminist Intense
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Content notes

Violence Sexual Assault Death
Survival
Patriarchy
Coming of Age
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
3/5
Spice
1/5
Core elements
Genre
YA Dystopian
Thriller
Moods
Dark
Feminist
Intense
Key Tropes
Survival
Patriarchy
Coming of Age
Ending
Satisfying
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Is The Grace Year spicy?

Sweet (1/5) — hints of romance but nothing explicit.

Who would enjoy The Grace Year?

Readers who love dark and feminist stories with survival and patriarchy. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is The Grace Year?

A dark, feminist Adult ya dystopian built around survival, patriarchy, coming of age. 416 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for The Grace Year?

Content notes include: violence, sexual assault, death. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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