* Disclaimer: I received a copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. *

Ok...WOW! Watch out The Hunger Games, there's a new kickass dystopian in town. If you put Lord of the Flies, The Crucible, The Handmaid's Tale, and The Hunger Games into a blender, the result might give you a taste of what to expect with The Grace Year.

This was terribly dark and magnificent. I was both intrigued and disgusted as the story moved along. The pacing felt good and there didn't seem to be a lot of down time, every bit of the story felt relevant and moved the narrative forward. Because of this, I was totally hooked, on the edge of my seat for nearly the entire thing. I devoured this book and I am really hoping that there is going to be a sequel.

Though it is listed as YA fiction, I would put it more in the New Adult category due to some more descriptive violent content. For those who are turned off by violence in their novels, this one is one you should stay away from, but the writing is fantastic and creepy and very atmospheric.

If you enjoy dystopian reads, The Grace Year is a must! It's a disturbing narrative, but it is so incredibly intriguing. This was the perfect October read.