Strange Grace
Readers rate it 3.4 (10 on Hardcover)
416 pages · Released Sep 17, 2019 · Margaret K. McElderry Books
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Strange Grace is a dark fantasy with mature themes centered on a morally complex bargain involving human sacrifice. The book contains atmospheric horror, psychological darkness, and references to death and ritual violence, though not graphically depicted. Romance and some sexual tension are present among the three protagonists. The story explores themes of sacrifice, faith, and love but includes heavy subject matter and a morally gray world that suits older teens comfortable with dark fantasy.
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From the publisher
“Gloriously dark and romantic.” —Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Touched Queen “An alluring and seductive fairy tale.” —Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation “Horrifying, heartbreaking, and heartwarming, a lush fairy tale rooted in a moral quandary.” —Kirkus R... “Gloriously dark and romantic.” —Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Touched Queen “An alluring and seductive fairy tale.” —Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation “Horrifying, heartbreaking, and heartwarming, a lush fairy tale rooted in a moral quandary.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “An eerie, consuming tale of sacrifice and faith. Haunting and unique.” —Booklist “Evocative.” —BCCB Once, a witch made a pact with a devil. The legend says they loved each other, but can the story be trusted at all? Find out in this lush, atmospheric fantasy novel that entwines love, lies, and sacrifice. Long ago, a village made a bargain with the devil: to ensure their prosperity, when the Slaughter Moon rises, the village must sacrifice a young man into the depths of the Devil’s Forest. Only this year, the Slaughter Moon has risen early. Bound by duty, secrets, and the love they share for one another, Mairwen, a spirited witch; Rhun, the expected saint; and Arthur, a restless outcast, will each have a role to play as the devil demands a body to fill the bargain. But the devil these friends find is not the one they expect, and the lies they uncover will turn their town—and their hearts—inside out.
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- Young Adult Fiction
- Plot driven
- Weak Character Development
- Unloveable Characters
- Not Diverse Characters
- Adventurous
- dark
- mysterious
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Fiction
- LGBTQ
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ISBN 9781534402096 · Margaret K. McElderry Books