The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

In a dystopian society where young women are believed to possess a dangerous, seductive power, they are banished to a remote island for their sixteenth year, known as the "grace year," to rid themselves of this magic. The story follows Tierney James, a strong-willed girl who questions the oppressive traditions and seeks to survive the brutal conditions and rivalries among the girls. As she navigates the harsh realities of the grace year, Tierney uncovers dark secrets about her society and the true nature of the power they are said to possess, challenging the very foundations of their world.

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