Some wanted the freedom to be anyone they wanted, some of us wanted the freedom to be left alone.


“That’s the problem with letting the light in—after it’s been taken away from you, it feels even darker than it was before.”
― The Grace Year
― The Grace Year

“She's so incredibly grateful, but she shouldn't have to feel grateful for this-for being treated like a basic human being. None of us should.”
― The Grace Year
― The Grace Year

“Because isn't that the biggest sin of all for a woman? Not to be of use.”
― The Grace Year
― The Grace Year

“My father always told me that a person is made up of all the little choices they make in life. The choices no one ever sees.”
― The Grace Year
― The Grace Year

“In the county, there’s nothing more dangerous than a woman who speaks her mind. That’s what happened to Eve, you know, why we were cast out from heaven. We’re dangerous creatures. Full of devil charms. If given the opportunity, we will use our magic to lure men to sin, to evil, to destruction.” My eyes are getting heavy, too heavy to roll in a dramatic fashion. “That’s why they send us here.”
“To rid yourself of your magic,” he says.
“No,” I whisper as I drift off to sleep. “To break us.”
― The Grace Year
“To rid yourself of your magic,” he says.
“No,” I whisper as I drift off to sleep. “To break us.”
― The Grace Year
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