Grace and Fury, Tracy Banghart
Grace and Fury, Tracy Banghart
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Grace and Fury

Author: Tracy Banghart

Narrator: Megan Tusing, Sarah Mollo-Christensen

Unabridged: 8 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/31/2018


Synopsis

Bold, brutal, and beautiful -- a must-read fantasy full of fierce sisterhood, action, and political intrigue for fans of The Selection series, Caraval, and The Handmaid's Tale.

Serina Tessaro has been groomed her whole life to become a Grace -- someone to stand by the heir to the throne as a shining, subjugated example of the perfect woman. It's her chance to secure a better life for her family, and to keep her headstrong and rebellious younger sister, Nomi, out of trouble. But when Nomi catches the Heir's eye instead, Serina is the one who takes the fall for the dangerous secret her sister has been hiding.

Trapped in a life she never wanted, Nomi has only one option: surrender to her role as a Grace until she can use her position to save Serina. But this is easier said than done . . . a traitor walks the halls of the palazzo, and deception lurks in every corner.

Meanwhile Serina is running out of time. Imprisoned on an island where she must fight to the death to survive, surrounded by women stronger than she is, one wrong move could cost her everything. There is no room for weakness on Mount Ruin, especially weaknesses of the heart.

Thrilling and captivating, Grace and Fury is a story of fierce sisterhood, and of survival in a world that's determined to break you.

About Tracy Banghart

Tracy Banghart grew up in rural Maryland and spent her summers on a remote island in northern Ontario. All of that isolation and lovely scenery gave her the time to read voraciously and the inspiration to write her own stories. Always a bit of a nomad, Tracy now travels the world Army-wife style with her husband, children, and rescue pups.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Chelsea on June 29, 2018

"For every woman who has been told to sit down and be quiet... And who stood up anyway." It felt highly fitting to use the author's initial dedication to highlight the overall theme of Grace and Fury rather than a quote from the ARC, because GIRL POWER DUH. Seriously, this is feminist, Italian-inspir......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on September 02, 2018

ARC provided by Little, Brown in exchange for an honest review. “Serina and Nomi were like any other daughters in the cold, industrial town of Lanos. But Serina had her beauty. And Nomi had her secret.” I didn’t know much about this book going in. I didn’t even read the synopsis. I only re......more

Goodreads review by jessica on January 23, 2019

you know i love a good story about women supporting women. the book begins with the dedication ‘for every woman who has been told to sit down and be quiet… and who stood up anyway.’ and i knew it was going to be a decent feminist tale. i really enjoyed seeing how both serina and nomi came to terms w......more

Goodreads review by SoRoLi (Sonja) ♡ on July 26, 2021

2,5 Sterne, aufgerundet auf 3 Zwei Schwestern mit sehr unterschiedlichen Charakteren. Eine ist lieb und angepasst, die andere rebellisch. Ein fiktives Königreich. Ein Prinz, der sich gleich mehrere Frauen auswählen darf. Statt Serina, die Angepasste, entscheidet er sich für Nomi, die Rebellische. Eig......more

Goodreads review by Korrina on February 09, 2018

Totally addictive fantasy read. I loved both of these Main characters so much, and admired their strength through such hardships. Wish I didn’t have to wait so long for book two haha. P.S. I just read this for the second time and loved it even more than the first. It’s a really great story of surviva......more


Quotes

Praise for Grace and Fury:
"The Handmaid's Tale meets The Bachelor, Grace and Fury is fast-paced, feminist, and a perfect summer read."—Bustle

"The Handmaid's Tale gets a YA twist in this debut...The pace is quick, the ending promises a sequel, and the plot couldn't be more relevant. Buy an extra copy--this should find an audience."—Booklist

"Banghart...breathes new life into this feminist story of oppression and resistance. The sisters...shift and grow, adding depth to each character. Fans of Keira Cass and Marie Rutkoski will be drawn to this absorbing story and left eager for another installment."—Publishers Weekly

"The timely YA response to The Handmaid's Tale."—Hypable

"Banghart's prose is florid and engaging, and she expands the drama explosively. Fans of The Hunger Games will appreciate the similar plotting in this first installment of a planned trilogy. An easy hand-sell that will find a willing audience in those who have enjoyed Dhonielle Clayton's The Belles and Stephanie Garber's Caraval."—SLJ

"Grace and Fury's blend of fantasy, feminism and political thriller will likely appeal to fans of The Hunger Games, Marie Rutkoski's Winner trilogy and Sabaa Tahir's An Ember in the Ashes. The dual narratives create plenty of suspense, and the growth and transformation of these two sisters is engrossing."—Shelf Awareness

"...a dystopian YA delight."—Frolic

"If you're looking for a new read to add to your ever-growing list, Grace and Fury is one you shouldn't miss. It's full of suspense, deception, and #girlpower."—Her Campus

"Two sisters fight for freedom in a fantasy novel with a blisteringly fast pace and a cathartic ending."—Kate Elliott, New York Times bestselling author of the Court of Fives series