Grace and Fury wasn’t what I was expecting. I enjoyed the switching of roles between the two main characters. The supposed Grace becoming a Fury (or furious) and the supposed Fury becoming a Grace. Serina and Nomi were perfect foils of each other as they tried to be strong (for each other) in their new roles because of an incident that was deemed to be illegal according to men.

I think Serina was my favorite character because she was able to adapt to a different circumstance and she did not harbor any grudge towards her sister. In fact, she cared about her sister more than herself. I didn’t like Nomi all that much and in fact, I found her to be annoying. She judges other girls for what they like and if that doesn’t suit her ideals then she judges them in a condescending way (in my opinion). She didn’t say it out loud but she thinks about it (written in first person point of view). Fortunately, both Nomi and Serine understood one another because of their new lives (and their predicament).

In this fantasy world, a woman’s role was redefined and men had more rights and privileges. There had been deception, court intrigue, and feminism ideals throughout the book. I found the story to be fast-paced, engrossing, and definitely unputdownable. The best part was that the (not fully developed) romance didn’t take over the plot. The romance wasn’t necessary but it was somewhat in the story. I’d recommend this book!



**Huge thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing access to this title in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun, fast read and I finished it in one evening. I love fantasy and tend to think of this style of book as “reading lite”. I had just finished an 1100 page novel and was looking for something fun and easy. For me, this is like cleansing your palette to ready yourself for the next great novel. Long novels can be great but they aren’t always fun.

The plot is interesting if not extremely original. The sisters, Nomi and Serina, are likeable. The big twist wasn’t much of a surprise but maybe it wasn’t meant to be. The writing switches from one sister’s to the other’s perspective each chapter. It flows easily and was entertaining. The only thing I really didn’t like was the lack of ending but it sets the reader up well for the next book. I realize that this seems to be a trend these days but it isn’t one I like. Still, I did like the story and I hope it stays with me long enough for the next book to come out.

If you are looking for a classic with a lot of depth and meaning - this isn’t your book. If you are looking for quick and enjoyable diversion – this is it.

This book had me hooked. You follow two strong sisters Nomi and Serina as they fight for their lives and each other. I wasn't expecting this book to be good honestly but I was blown away! This book has a lot of feminist power in it and I can't wait for the next book.

Grace and Fury by Tracy Banghart is “Bitch Planet” for teens meets Red Queen. It tells the story of two sisters trying to survive in a dystopian society where women are treated as second class citizens and afforded little rights. Serina has been trained by their mother her whole life to become a Grace, a chosen woman who will stand by the heir to the throne bearing his children, as a perfect example of what a woman and mother should be. However, headstrong rebel Nomi has always questioned a woman’s place in their society and wants more from her life that what she is afforded as a woman. Unfortunately Nomi manages to accidently catch the heir’s eye instead of her sister, ushering in a recipe for disaster, and forcing Serina to the fall for the dangerous secret that Nomi has been hiding. The story unfolded quickly and was an easy fast paced read with a feminist undercurrent, which I enjoyed and worked nicely with the dystopian elements of the story. I think it would be a good read for teens who enjoy reading stories about the bonds between sisters, set in a dystopian society. I also liked there was a secondary plot of romance in the book between each of the main characters, but it never distracted from the main relationship and story of the two sisters. The only complaint that I have about the story is that I found the story a little slower in the first couple of chapters, but the action and plot really pick in in the last 1/3 of the book and it more than makes up for this slower start. The twist in the love interests also reminds me of the twist in the “Red Queen” series by Victoria Aveyard, but ultimately I think readers will not be too bothered by this somewhat predicable plot.

THIS. BOOK. Ahhh, I live for dramas like this. I also love the rich v poor scenarios in this family drama. I feel bad for both Serina (because she loses the life she wants) and for Nomi (forced to live a life she doesn't). I rooted for both sisters because honestly I just wanted them out of this life where they're forced to live differently than they want. I rooted for Nomi as she had to save her sister, and was blown away by the deceptive twist. I loved this book, it was beautifully written, and it's hands down one of my favorite family dramas I've read to date.

Ultimately I really liked this YA novel about contrasts and options in a fantasy/alternate world where women are less than second class citizens. But at the beginning I found it tough going. It took me several chapters to get into the story so if you stick with it I think you will beginning to like it. The ending is abrupt and I was sad for it to end like it did but I understand why and am hoping to see more with these two sisters and their sisterhood of other women. #netgalley #graceandfury

I received an advanced copy from Netgalley for my honest opinion. I read simply to be entertained and entertained I was! This really is a 5 star book. I loved the twists and the relationship between the sisters. I understood the relationships with the brothers and why each was important to the story. I did not realize I was reading a sequel and when I got to the end I thought What?? Thats all? The trouble with sequels is even tho the story was excellent it had a big cliff hanger and I hate waiting a year. Sometimes a year is a long time to wait and I lose interest because something equally good comes along. If you don't mind the wait...do yourself a favor and pick up this book. It is a great story and the writing is really good.

I really loved the premise to this book! I felt that the characters were string and I thoroughly enjoyed the world that the author built up! There were multiple twists and turns that kept me guessing all the way up to the end! This was great as it reminded almost of a dystopian Pretty Little Liars meets Three Dark Crowns. This book was very well done and i immensely enjoyed every page of it!

I was worried when I started this book. The blurb seemed to promise the militant overblown feminism that is currently all the rage. But it was that and it wasn't that.

Violent and brutal yes, but not without its softer moments and heroics. I am likely not explaining this right, but I found the characters to be likable and layered enough to put across their message in an acceptable (to me) way.

Also, really well written and I am already dying for the sequel.

This book is a solid, wildly entertaining story reminiscent of Handmaids tale and Graceling. Serina has been the prized lady of family-never breaking the rule that women can't read, always getting biggest portion of food, etiquette lessons. She is trained to be the Prince's harlot essentially, part of a harem of women really. But Nomi is bold, brash, insistent-wanting the same rights to read, be an equal like her brother.

After Serina takes the fall for Nomi's mistake, she is sent to a stone island of terror: women fighting women, killing each other for rations.

Meanwhile Nomi is living the life Serina wanted but isn't safe. Can she trust the prince or his brother?

Find out in this breathtaking book.