The State of Grace

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Sometimes I feel like everyone else was handed a copy of the rules for life and mine got lost. Fifteen-year-old Grace is funny and plain-spoken. Just because she has Asperger's doesn't mean she's great at maths (she's not) or can draw the Eiffel Tower from memory (she can't). Like any teenager, Grace just wants to fit in, so when it turns out that the cutest boy in school likes her, she finds herself falling in with the cool crowd. But with her dad away and her mum distracted there's no one at home to see Grace's younger sister spiralling out of control, and suddenly everything threatens to fall apart - unless Grace can fix things on her own. Whip-smart, hilarious and unapologetically honest, The State of Grace is a heart-warming story of one girl and her totally normal teenage life.

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The best books captivate, entertain and make readers think and Rachael Lucass State of Grace ticks all of these boxes. Lucas, the author of several novels for grown-ups, tells the story of 15-year-old Grace, a girl with Aspergers who describes her brain as being like a million shooting stars flying out in different directions. A witty and engaging read about family, friends and first love * Daily Express *
A sweetly funny look at first love, family and faking it told from the perspective of a heroine with Asperger's and her own particular way of looking at the world. -- Sarra Manning * Red Magazine Online *
A rare example of a convincing female protagonist with autism in a compelling and well-crafted romance. * BookTrust *
Graces keen sense of humor and honesty are irresistible, and the book exudes positivity and warmth -- Publishers Weekly * Starred Review *
This brilliant coming of age novel for young adults is set to become a classic. * AGA Magazine *
The idea of rules for life is a recurring theme in a novel that looks at what it means to be different, and to feel as though everyone else has all the answers, but also reminds us to be conscious of and, one hopes, question the unspoken guidelines that govern so many social situations. * Irish Times *
If you're looking for a brilliant read about a girl dealing with Aspergers, growing up, friendships and relationships this is the book for you! * Words from a Reader Blog *
If the State of Grace can give people a glimpse into what it can be like and demystify the whole A-word thing a little bit, it will do awesome things. I urge you to read it whether youre autistic or not because I think Rachael has written an incredibly honest, warm hearted and funny book that deserves the widest possible audience. * Live Otherwise Blog *
We need more aspie books, and more girl aspie books, and especially ones like this one where its not all computers and robotic behaviour. And you just cant go wrong with a Doctor Who t-shirt. * The Book Witch Blog *
This book is just perfect and a wonderful example of everything I love about UKYA. * Overflowing Library Blog *
This is an intimate portrayal of a teenager that is enlightening, funny and romantic. * South Wales Evening Post *
This was an awesome story with a delightful and inspirational main character. I would recommend this book to everyone. * Edelwaugh Blog *
This is truly an important read for anyone who has Aspergers, knows someone who has Aspergers or simply wants to see what its like. * https://myfurrybookshelf.wordpress.com/2017/03/04/review-the-state-of-grace-rachael-lucas/ *
If you're looking for a brilliant read about a girl dealing with Aspergers, growing up, friendships and relationships this is the book for you! * Words From A Reader *
This was the perfect book for us to read after finishing the Geek Girl series by Holly Smale. Grace had the same style quirks as Harriet, and even though she wasnt spurting facts left, right and centre, there was that same sense of frivolity and fun that Geek Girl omits. If you love that series, its guaranteed youll get on well with Grace and co. * Heart Full of Books blog *
The State of Grace is a beautifully told story that I couldnt put down. As an Own Voices book, you really get a sense of Grace and who she is, and this will show that there is more to those with Aspergers than the labels we put on them. Grace is a funny and sensitive narrator, and her story will reach out to everyone who reads it. * 100 Or Less Blog *
a quick, sweet and funny read that fills a much needed gap in UK YA. A must-read! * Annalise Books Blog *
A good coming-of-age story with a solid plot and sympathetic central heroine. * Claire Houston Blog *
Rachael Lucas writes beautifully and with honesty, reaching out to the reader through the words on the page. * Shift the Zine *
This is the best fiction depiction of autism I've ever read. It's wryly funny, often self-deprecating and the descriptions of what's happening inside narrator Grace's sixteen-year-old head are totally convincing. * The School Librarian *
A sensitive yet realistic into the struggle of navigating adolescence * INIS Reading Guide *
Beautifully written, The State of Grace is funny, honest and extremely readable. * Carousel Magazine *
I strongly believe this book is essential reading for everyone as we all have a duty to understand each other better and this book leaves the reader with a clearer understanding not just of Aspergers but of humans in general. -- Anne Hammond * ThirteenFourteen *

Author Bio

Rachael Lucas is an author, coach and freelance writer. Her bestselling debut novel Sealed with a Kiss was downloaded over 130,000 times on Kindle. She lives and works in a Victorian house by the seaside in the North-West of England with her partner (also a writer) and their children.