Graceless: Grace Notes, Book 2

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 610 ratings

Price: 29.66

Last update: 01-08-2025


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Savannah Grace is on top of the world. She's back to selling out stadium tours and winning Grammys and she's just arrived home from her honeymoon after marrying the love of her life…nothing could burst this bubble.

Except, of course, her estranged family.

When her younger sister Cassidy shows up on her doorstep, in need of help and thoroughly—inexplicably—pissed off, the whole household gets turned on its end. Where did she spring from and why the heck is she so damn mad?

Savannah's nanny Lane has grown all the way up, from a cute punk kid to a classic handsome heartbreaker, a long trail of short flings in their wake. They don't have a second to waste on Cassidy, after all, she's rude, ignorant, hot-tempered, and kind of a brat. It's just…does their boss's little sister have to be so hot?

Of course, things could always get worse. Cassidy has one plan and one plan only: for her sister to turn her into a star.

Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.


Top reviews from the United States

  • Susan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging Series
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
    I had a difficult time putting down “Falls from Grace” and “Graceless.” The characters became friends and their stories engaging. The resolution to each left me wanting more, but Landers does not just tack on needless epilogues to tie up loose ends. Easy to read writing style. Can hardly wait till the next in the series arrives in September.
  • Jlnicky
    4.0 out of 5 stars sort of twisted but really good
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2024
    This followup in the series shows a ton more story about all the characters in book 1. And adds a few more, relating the back woods country Savannah came from. And the horrific background of the street wise Lane. I really liked Cassidys growth and the romance was sweet for the HEA. I was a little confused how Lane was only boy on the top and apparently girl on the bottom. But thats just because Ruby never clarified much until one particular sex scene. Great read and i love how this leads into book 3. Cant wait.
  • Valerie Carter
    5.0 out of 5 stars I Like It
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024
    This is a great follow up book. Very entertaining just like the first one.
  • Laura Gál
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Trilogy That Stole My Heart (and Expanded My Playlist)
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2024
    Loved it so much, the second book in this trilogy is just as amazing as the first one. I was totally invested in the characters, their whole world, and it made me really want to visit Nashville one day. I am a Hungarian living in the UK, and I'm not that into country music at all, but this and the first book made me listen to so much out of curiosity, and it made my musical world richer. Totally worth it for that too, but gosh, these books are just so good. I couldn't stop to take a break to write a review after this one, so I’m actually writing this after finishing the third book as well. Long live Cassie, Lane, and the whole Grace universe! Warmly recommended.
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
    I really enjoyed this book. The character's are well developed and likable. The romance is slow burn. Mental health issues were addressed and handled very well. Thanks for a very enjoyable read.
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic followup
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024
    This is a perfect book two in a series, a continuation of book one that not only brings in new characters, and develops old well loved side characters, but parts of it still read from book one main duo's POV. I'm a sucker for books with multiple POV and this was done well, with good shifts in narrative voice and plenty of development for everyone. Brynn didn't have much of an arc, but didn't need one with everyone else having their own arcs or sub plots, and getting to see her being in a really emotionally stable place and acting as everyone's solid support was awesome. It has me ready for the drop of book 3!
  • sophieparker98
    3.0 out of 5 stars I am torn and Graceless.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024
    This year's favourite sapphic read for me was Falls from Grace because the book was pretty greatly composed and the romance was sparking from the first minute of reading. The love was overwhelming and crippling and fantastic as it should be.

    However, with Graceless I had some really important problems.

    Firstly,
    This is rather a YA novel until half of it, than a grown-up romance. Cassidy's behaviour is so childish it feels like she's a rebelling 17 throughout the whole book - even if she has some smut scenes.
    I couldn't make myself believe this supposed to be a 23-24 year old person because of her teenager-like behaviour.
    So if this was a YA fiction, I would've given it 4 points, because the coming-of-age aspect and character growth is worth it to read.

    Secondly,
    For me the romance was a bit forced and really unexpected. Maybe it is a problem with me, you may argue but I didn't get the spark between the two characters until the point of Cassidy coming on Lane.
    By the end of the novel, however it was sweet but still really child-like, like a first real infatuation.

    Thirdly,
    and this was also a problem with Falls from Grace for me: The romance and the individual growth somehow cannot happen the same time as the other.
    I mean it like: until 40% of this book, it's about how Cassidy wants to be a star like Savannah and how she is angry at her, from 40 to 66% it's the romance aspect with Lane and basically close to zero mention of the goal of the character, from 66 to 85% again personal growth without not so much attention to the love.
    In this aspect however, the first book was worse because the second half of it was basically the third act break-up where Brynn tried to find herself and I think the ratio is much better in Graceless but it still bothered me.

    Some impeccable takes are though:

    1) Rosalie - Oh my God, I am so waiting for her character arc in and her story in the next book. She was definitely my favourite character in this one.

    2) The mention of post-partum - Yes, yes! Finally seeing this in a really loving relationship and a secure and trustworthy family is everything my inner mental health interest wished for.

    3) Non-binary MC - Now please hear me out
    I am not really a fan of all the characters are LGBTQIA+ like books because I believe it's not really like that in real life and I think it creates a bubble for a lot of people

    BUT

    Reading about Lane gave me perspective and the whole book felt so safe for them in that aspect. I even Googled non-binary because I am from a quite conservative background and I don't really understand everything but this is the representation that our community needs.

    Overall,
    I really, really liked this book and genuinely started to like Cassidy by the end of it, but I cannot look away from all it's flaws. If I gave Falls from Grace a 5, this is not a 4 for me unfortunately.

    But please guys, if you got here reading my review, read it yourself because it's a great book and maybe the things that bothered me won't bother you that much! <3

    P.S.: No pregnant smut again pleeeeeeeease! :D
  • Kimberly M. Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
    I truly enjoyed the second book in Grace Notes Book. This both touched on the complications of family, gender identity and post partum depression in a way that keeps you engaged and turning the page. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

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