BOOK BRIEF

The Gracekeepers

Kirsty Logan
Guide cover placeholder

The Gracekeepers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
Kirsty Logan

The Gracekeepers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

World Of Water • Near Future

Topic
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

The Gracekeepers by Kirsty Logan is a novel set in a dystopian world, primarily covered by water. It follows the lives of North, a circus performer, and Callanish, a gracekeeper who manages maritime burials. Their lives intersect as they navigate personal loss and seek belonging in a fragmented world, ultimately discovering hope and connection within challenging circumstances.

Fantastical

Mysterious

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.6

8,011 ratings

54%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

The Gracekeepers by Kirsty Logan is celebrated for its lyrical prose and imaginative world-building, presenting a unique post-apocalyptic seascape. Characters are vividly drawn, enhancing the novel's dreamlike quality. However, some find the pacing slow and the plot occasionally meandering. Despite this, its enchanting storytelling resonates with many readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Gracekeepers?

A reader who enjoys The Gracekeepers by Kirsty Logan likely appreciates lyrical prose and imaginative worlds. Fans of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern or The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman would find its blend of magical realism and folklore appealing. Such readers relish stories about isolation, transformation, and the sea.

3.6

8,011 ratings

54%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

World Of Water • Near Future

Topic
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!