First let me say, there is A LOT of trigger warnings here. Like A LOT.

I was very confused and didn't know if I would stick with the book but then the more and more I got into it, the more I realized I think the author wanted you to be confused?

Was the book good? yes. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I read during the fall season in preparation for Halloween because I did find this book hard to read in some places. There is a lot going on in this book and it is definitely a dark read.

Overall I enjoyed it but PLEASE read the trigger warnings prior to reading this book. I did not and I think that is why I struggled so much with it.

where to start?! ... read this book in two days and loved every minute of it! ... cannot wait to read more by Bethany Perry

4.50 Stars. Wow! This was way better than I expected. I mean, I always go into a book hoping I will love it, but dark fantasy can be hit or miss for me. Luckily, this was a big ole hit. To round out my three day weekend, of freedom from my job from hell, this was the finale read on my “I should have read/reviewed it earlier” list. I’m not too late on this book, but late enough and I have no excuse except for just being busy and also worrying that I wasn’t in the right headspace to read dark fantasy. Fantasy, especially if you include urban fantasy, is my favorite genre to read, but dark fantasy can be, well a bit dark. I don’t like any book if it is too depressing and that is something that I often complain about in this genre. While there were some tough parts in this book, this is much more of what I want a dark fantasy book to be like.

While this is dark fantasy, this is definitely urban fantasy too. Encase you are not too familiar with the terms, urban fantasy means that it takes place in a populated part of the world we think we know, but supernatural beings are running around -you could also call the magical realism, but that is such a lame term-. So don’t think knights and dragons, instead think current Earth but in this case imagine nuns that run around fighting demons. There is magic and more going on, but it would be very easy to spoil the story if I gave too much away. And while this does have demon fighting nuns, the book doesn’t have an overly religious feel. There are all different sides and you really have to decide for yourself who is good, bad, or anything in between.

This author is not new, but completely new to me. I don’t know if this is her first book staring an LGBTQ main character or what but she can sure write. This book is really well written and for the second night in a row I was up until almost 3am because I had to finish this book. I’m going to be a zombie at work tomorrow from these late nights but this book was so worth it. Once I read the short prologue, that was it and I was hooked. It did take me a chapter or two to feel like I understood the main character, she’s feels too scattered in the beginning, but Perry soon finds her writing groove and everything just really clicks after that.

This does have a WLW romance this I was happy about. It is pretty slow burn, and not the biggest storyline, but I thought it fit the story well. This book is action packed, Perry just filled every second with something it seems, so I was impressed with how much romance she wove into it. The characters make an interesting couple, which worked for me, and I enjoyed their sweeter moments.

This book absolutely screams for a sequel. There is a bit of a cliffy, but I can’t tell if that was just an ending choice, to let us the readers decide what we think, or is a book 2 coming. Either way works for me but I really, really, want another book. In the end, this book was so much better than I expected and is in the running for biggest surprise of ’21 for me. If you like dark urban fantasy, especially stories with demons, read this! This book is way under the radar right now and I hope more people give it a chance.

NetGalley ARC Educator 550974

I was intrigued by this book because of the religious aspect. Demon fighting nuns on the scale of Indiana Jones or Lara Croft. It is a cross between one sitting and a few days, as you allow your brain time to process what's going on.

If you like action, romance, mystery, religion, and historical elements you'll love this book.

The writing is solid, the concept unique. I genuinely had no idea how it would end!
There should definitely be content warnings with this one, so I appreciated that the publisher offered that in the beginning.

Not at all what I expected - very dark, convoluted plot but worth the reading time.

Paranormal, urban fantasy that touches on horror, religious thoughts, sexual identity as well as the mystery of how an adult woman with no memories begins to shape herself into a fully present person.

Tense, sometimes uncomfortable plot leads to an unexpected ending.

Dark, frightening fantasy with a twisty story that you won't be able to put down. I’d like to thank the author, publisher and NetGalley UK, for my copy of this engaging story which I recommend to anyone looking for a fulfilling, page-turning read.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I received this book as an eARC from Netgalley. All opinions are my own!

Six weeks ago, Grace stumbled into the ER, badly wounded and without any of her memories. Six weeks ago, she was taken in by the Order of Saint Raphael. But when a demon force its way into her life and reminds her she's a demon too, she finds her life spinning out of control and the truth might be a bit more than she can handle.

At first, this book was very confusing to me, but I think that's just the nature of a main character who remembers nothing about themselves! As the story evolved, I found myself loving Grace and her development, and everything began to fall into place! She is such a strong character and I loved watching her grow into who she wanted to be instead of who the world told her she was!

I also loved that this book really talked about some deeper thoughts and ideas about human nature and good versus evil. The nature of Grace's dilemma was something that really forces you as a reader to stop and think a bit deeper about the issues presented, and I greatly enjoyed that side of the story.

Not to mention the LGBTQ+ representation in this book! It was wonderful to watch Grace find herself and really navigate what she wanted even while trying to figure out the fantasy aspects of her story. By the end, everything had come together into one package of Grace herself and who she wanted to become in the most beautiful way!

If you're looking for a darker fantasy that will make you stop and think, this is the book for you!

Give Me Grace is an action packed fantasy book, full with twists and turns that spice it up and keeps the reader tied down to finish the whole book at once.

I absolutely loved Grace’s character and her development. The story’s background was a unique and the story itself was a filled, fast paced read. I loved the small funny remarks in the book and how it was packed with different emotions. The reader definitely will get on an emotional rollercoaster ride.

A well-written dark fantasy, not a simple good versus evil book, nice read for everyone who wants to get something new. I absolutely recommend it to all the dark fantasy lovers.

Genre: Fantasy | LGBT+ | Horror

Release Date: Expected 24th May 2021

Publisher: Ninestar Press

Content Warnings: Gore / Death / Child Endangerment / Murder / Violence / Sexual Content / Alcholism / Guns / Demons.


Grace doesn't remember anything since Halloween night six weeks ago. Since she stumbled into the hospital clinging onto life and begging for help. Now, the only life she knows is the one among the mysterious Order of Saint Raphael the Healer, a clandestine convent who took her in and treated her wounds. On the surface they look like every other Convent - but there's much more under the surface.

Assured by the Sisters her memories will return in time, Grace tries to learn the ways of the Order and their demon hunting ways with her new confidant Monica - until Grace is accused of being a Demon herself. It seems like she's hiding something from herself, and she's not the only one with secrets that are waiting to break free.

Immediately thrown into a new and strange world of a girl who doesn't even know her own name, this story starts with a punch and doesn't let up all the way to the very last page. We're left trying to solve the mysteries along with Grace - and there's plenty of them. Of all the stories I've read that start off with an amnesiac character, this is the one that took it to such an explosive place and definitely broke away from the mold. With such a colourful, diverse cast and a universe so intricate it felt like a fever dream, I was immersed in a world of angels and demons that left me in a state of confusion making my brain ache in the best way.

As we learn more about Grace and her story it brought up some serious questions about humanity - forces us to look at our capacity to change and to love, and what truly defines someone as good or evil.

I cried, I squirmed, I swooned and I laughed with Grace until I ran out of pages - and what. an. ending.

Give Me Grace is a fast-paced fantasy packed with thrills and gory goodness and I can't wait till the next installment.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you to Bethany A Perry, Ninestar Press and Netgalley for this ARC in return for an honest review.