Book mix: Grace & Elegance

Here compiled are 13 recent YA novels that I feel can be described as graceful or elegant, from the characters, setting, writing, cover, etc.

• Brightly Woven by Alexandra Bracken
  What can be more graceful than magic? Plus capes & weaving? Grace in motion.
  
  
• Jellicoe Road- Melina Marchetta
  The writing is beautiful and the story is gracefully executed.


• Fire- Kristin Cashore
  Everything screams gracefullness, from the setting, the writing, to the characters and the weapons. I mean, archery?


• Ash- Malinda Lo
  A fairy tale retelling is bound to be full of elegance and grace and Ash exemplifies it.


• The Book Thief- Markus Zusak
  Being so unique and beautiful, The Book Thief just needs to be included.


• Ice- Sarah Beth Durst
  Another retelling, Ice takes place in the freezing cold and involves souls. Something about a combination of those two screams elegance.


• Prophecy of the Sisters- Michelle Zink
  A gothic setting and graceful prose combine and I’m assuming, continue in Guardian of the Gate.


• If I Stay- Gayle Forman
  The hardcover is simply lovely as is the whole story.


• Shiver- Maggie Stiefvater
  Not only is the main character’s name Grace but the writing is elegant. Double reasons.


• Silver Pheonix- Cindy Pon
  The original cover with the asian girl is full of beauty and grace and the whole journey of magic is amazing.


• Grace- Elizabeth Scott
  Having not actually read it, I can’t say much about it but the title is Grace. And Elizabeth Scott is known for her elegant writing.


• The Demon’s Covenant- Sarah Rees Brennan
  Even though it takes place in a contemporary world, the dancing and the swords & bows are totally elegant.


• Thirteen Reasons Why- Jay Asher
  The cover is haunting, but the motion of a swing is always so graceful. The writing and inclusion of casette tapes make 13 Reasons Why all the more elegant.