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January 24, 2020 January 14, 2020 by Lydia
A lot of people are catching on to the new media trend. They want to produce their own broadcasts, making game streams accessible and offering professional looking broadcasts of fashion shows and news. They are all looking through a ton of streaming software reviews looking for the best option!
A lot of them make their way to XSplit reviews. Both the XSplit Gamecaster and XSplit Broadcaster are highly recommended by a ton of people, so you decided to figure out why. This XSplit review article is one of the most comprehensive available and will walk you through everything you need to know. By the end of the review, you will know for sure whether this is the right software for your needs.
XSplit Review
Let's take a look at the strengths, weaknesses, and features of XSplit. There's a reason that it gets a lot of very positive XSplit Broadcast reviews online. It's a great option!
Performance and Features
XSplit has a wide range of features. It can handle both 2D and 3D games and media. The tools of this software are very easy to set up. You can also set up scene numbers for broadcasting.
They have a massive amount of professional features that a single mouse click will open, allowing you to shift among various different inputs or even create sleek graphics.
The application also plays well with other platforms, so you can get your Twitch Alerts from the software, which vastly improves your experience. You can also turn on alerts for a variety of different things, like donations and followers. Simply use URL and text files and submit them! You can even include a lot of advanced applications! Anything that works with URL and .txt is compatible.
The platform also includes rag and drop graphics. This means you can find the image you want and drop it straight onto your stream where you want it to land. This will save you tons of time. The imaging software supports pretty much anything, although the highest quality option is PNG. Beginners who want some great software to get their YouTube videos developed and professional will love how easy XSplit is to use.
You can switch your option to and from local recording as you need to, which makes it very easy to start recording videos that are interactive. Their webcams can also be plugged in and they can easily drop in whatever background they want to use. A lot of professionals use a green screen so they can offer the most breathtaking graphics.
Drag and drop feature makes it extremely easy to use!
Plays well with other tools and is easy to integrate and compatible
Supports all major file formats
Pretty intense for beginners – easy interface but deep learning curve to explore the features available
Only compatible with Windows
XSplit itself doesn't have total customization the way a lot of other programs do, but it does have options. You can easily customize your screen and backdrop and toss in some images. Without buying Premium licensing, you are also pretty limited on audio input.
They do have custom themes. You can pick from hundreds of gorgeous themes or build your own from the ground up with their fully customizable editor. You can even store the themes you create in the cloud!
XSplit Gamecaster and Broadcaster: What's the Difference?
Gamecaster is very well known in the gaming community. It is one of the simplest pieces of software available but also extremely interactive and offers amazing functions for live recording and streaming. XSplit Broadcaster is amazing, too. It's like a beefed-up version that can handle gaming, but also offers more advanced features for people who use the software to broadcast professionally when it comes to news, fashion, or other related media.
While Gamecaster was designed to meet all of the needs of professionals, casual gamers, and hardcore players, it was not designed for other types of streamers. Gamers love XSplit's ability to offer live streams and plenty of control. XSplit Broadcaster works just as well… and then some! It is an extremely advanced system that allows you to develop professional level content from your own home studio for any broadcasting needs. It also handles mixing and video recording. Despite that, it has a very simple interface, which is what made the gamers fall in love in the first place.
Both XSplit Gamecaster and XSplit Broadcaster are made using the same base technology but they were tweaked for specific purposes, so users can more easily get the exact experience they need. Gamecaster allows players to share gameplay with friends while Broadcaster is highly engineered for professionals and advanced users.
XSplit PC Requirements
XSplit has some recommended minimum system requirements. Remember that when software posts recommended minimum requirements, you should be prepared to have more than that at your disposal. That is the bare minimum required to make the software run at all, not the optimal requirements that will allow it to run well.
That being said, your MINIMUM software requirements are Windows 7, Vista, or XP. Unfortunately, it does not work for other OS at this time. You also need Internet Explorer version 7. Direct must be 9.0C. Adobe Flash Player IE. It also needs a .NET framework of 3.5.
There are also some minimum hardware requirements. You must have a 2nd generation processor that contains a Core i3 CPU. You need a minimum of 4 gigs of memory. You also need a graphics card that can support 3D acceleration.
Great Piece of Technology
XSplit is a great piece of technology when you need to produce anything digitally. It's perfect for broadcasting, recording, and streaming. Whether you want to capture and record your gameplay, work from a virtual machine, or broadcast another form of digital media, XSplit can handle the job.
The software comes with a wide suite of tools that will make it extremely easy to work in this medium. They have keyboard shortcuts for transitions and a video editor built in to make it easy. These will allow you to edit on the fly or fix things in post without needing to manually add every transition or split your segments. It makes your work much faster as a result.
A word of warning: there will be a bit of a learning curve. For some reason, XSplit no longer has forums, so you won't be able to get help from the community unless you find somewhere else that hosts an XSplit forum. Their support and documentation can be a bit lackluster.
Despite this fact, it's still a very solid software. It makes everything look professional without the stress of having to do too much work or have perfectly honed skills. It saves tons of time and aggravation.
Easy and Intuitive Workflow
XSplit has a very simple and easy workflow. It is incredibly intuitive and seamless to use. The interface is extremely accessible and you can manipulate your opacity for different media sources for a seamless blend. It uses the same basic principles and elements for basic images and those properties work the same way that static image editing software does.
Dependable Streaming Software
The software is extremely dependable. You can rely upon the fact that it will have perfect uptime, with plenty of options and settings. You can use it for local recording or for live broadcasting and it won't need any supplemental services. It simply offers a perfect stream. They even offer regular updates.
XSplit Broadcaster Pricing Overview
XSplit Broadcaster has a free option and a Premium option. Obviously, the free option also has some limitations compared to the Premium, but let's take a look.
On the free version of XSplit Broadcaster, users will be allowed to create up to 4 scenes. They are optimized for games, text, HTML, multimedia, cameras, IP cameras, and more. You will receive previews in thumbnails for scenes. They also come with a chroma key and scene transitions. You can have plugins for your source and various extensions and it offers a split mode. The free version does come with a virtual camera, which is more than most free services, but it does contain the XSplit watermark, which may detract from the professionalism.
You will receive unlimited resolution, but if you exceed 720p they will place an XSplit watermark on your media. You receive 96 kbps of AAC codec before going to mono. You can capture MP4/FLV but if you exceed 30 fps, you get another watermark.
They do allow you to upload and share your videos with the built in recording manager and offer professional grade encoding for your video thanks to software and hardware. You can integrate your stream with Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, and other streaming sites, and receive free software updates with professional customer support, though premium users will receive priority support. You are also not allowed to use it commercially.
With the Premium license, you get all of the features that come with the free version plus a few more. Your number of scenes is no longer locked down at 4; instead, you will receive unlimited scenes. Your virtual camera will no longer contain a watermark. In addition, you will receive a Skype video camera access, and access to features like local streaming, delayed streaming, and audio sources.
You will also be allowed to broadcast to multiple services simultaneously, allowing you to go live on, for example, Twitch, Tik-Tok, and YouTube at the same time. You will receive a projector and transitions for your sources and a preview editor that allows for a preview of audio mixes. You get unlimited resolution without the watermark and AAC audio codec without the mono limitation. You can capture MP4 and FLV at 240 fps without a watermark, too. Additionally, you receive priority support when you have any problems, you get an express video editor, and you are allowed to use XSplit commercially.
They offer several reasonably priced options for the XSplit Premium software. A 3-month license will cost $8.32 per month, or $24.95 every 3 months. If you buy the license for a full year of access, then it will cost $5 per month, or $60 each year. A 36-month license costs $149.95, but if you're paying that muQch then you might as well buy the Lifetime license, which costs $199. You must pay it all at once, but if you use this software regularly it is a massive deal that will pay itself off in less than a year of paying for 3-month licenses and only 3 years at the year-long licensing fee. Considering that it comes with a lifetime of access to the premium service and includes all updates and new XSplit products for life, this is a steal! That allows you to continue receiving new products as XSplit grows and develops with new technology.
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Vienna-based High View holding has acquired 100% of the shares in German music channel Gute Laune TV effective January 1, 2018.
German documentary channel Planet has joined German OTT platform TV Spielfilm live.
German music channel Deluxe Music has secured its DTH satellite distribution in standard (SD) and high definition (HD) on Astra (19.2° East) until 2021.
Handshake2Deutschland (H2D), the German multimedia integration and information content provider for refugees and support workers, is launching TV channel H2D on September 6, 2016.
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German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland will take music channel Jukebox onboard its platform on October 1, 2014.


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German Sustainability Award goes to HeatResilientCity
The HeatResilientCity project has won the German Sustainability Award for Research 2022. The transdisciplinary project, coordinated by the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER), is researching how densely built-up urban districts and the people living there can be sustainably protected from summer heat. The award ceremony took place on the evening of 3 December in Düsseldorf and as an online event.
The HeatResilientCity project team is extremely pleased to have received the German Sustainability Award, as it highlights the importance of research into sustainable heat adaptation in urban neighbourhoods. The record summers of 2018 and 2019 have made it clear: prolonged heat waves will be one of the major challenges for urban development in the future. Since 2017, the project partners have been investigating how municipalities, the housing industry, but also the population can act and take precautions now.
Of particular importance to the HeatResilientCity project team is the exchange with residents in the two city districts studied in Erfurt and Dresden. The project mainly implements measures that they consider sensible. The aim is to increase the acceptance of necessary preventive measures against summer heat. Many measures have already been implemented in the neighbourhoods: In Dresden-Gorbitz, three buildings have been renovated to adapt to the heat. In Erfurt's Oststadt, 50 new climate-adapted trees and shrubs provide more shade and cooling. In addition, drinking water stations were set up in the project, a flowering meadow was planted, and tree sponsorships and irrigation initiatives were launched.
The involvement of the local population, the broad implementation of initial measures and the innovative studies in the project were also the deciding factors for an independent jury to nominate the HeatResilientCity project together with two other finalists for the German Sustainability Award for Research. In addition to HeatResilientCity, the projects "Green City of the Future" and "LoKlim - Local Competence Development for Climate Change Adaptation in Small and Medium-sized Municipalities and Districts" were in the final. A public online voting in October and November finally brought the decision. On 3 December, Professor Heidi Sinning from the Institute for Urban Research, Planning and Communication of the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt (ISP) received the award on behalf of the HeatResilientCity project team. Due to the current Corona situation, the award ceremony took place in Düsseldorf with a significantly reduced number of participants and was broadcast online for those interested.
Until January 2023, HeatResilientCity will focus on further education. The project team will train employees of administrations, the housing industry and the health sector on the topic of heat adaptation and enable them to implement adaptation measures. The project team will also develop suitable tools and decision-making aids for urban and open space planning, as well as for the individual actions of citizens.
In addition to the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER), the project network includes: the Institute for Urban Research, Planning and Communication of the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt (ISP), the Institute for Hydrology and Meteorology of the Technische Universität Dresden, the Dresden University of Applied Sciences (HTW), the Environmental Office of the City of Dresden, the Environmental and Nature Conservation Office of the City of Erfurt as well as, in Phase I, the Eisenbahner-Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft Dresden and, in Phase II, the Office for Health and Prevention of the City of Dresden.
The German Sustainability Award for Research was presented for the tenth time. It is awarded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). This year, the competition focused on adaptation to climate change and dealing with extreme weather events in cities and regions. The competition was looking for application-oriented projects that present solutions for adapting to climate change and thus meet the challenges of climate change through preventive action.
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Participants in a year-long enterprise programme at Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB) today pitched their business ideas to investors, as they look to bring their high-potential knowledge-intensive businesses to market.
The M50 Enterprise Platform Programme (M50 EPP) is a one-year practically focused enterprise support programme aimed at entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of starting up businesses.
Having spent a year at the LINC (Learning and Innovation Centre) at ITB honing their business skills while receiving mentoring, the participants pitched their investment to a panel of investors, including: Derek Crawley, NCB Ventures: Justin Baily, Horwath Bastow Charleton; Martin Scully, Oyster Capital Partners; Liz Fleming, Halo Business Angel Network; and Damian Scattergood, Star TS.
Speaking about what venture capitalists are looking for in a pitch, Martin Scully, Oyster Capital Partners, said: "Tell us the business problem you are solving and how your solution will address it, how much you think the customer will pay and how you propose to target the market. What is most appealing is a disruptive technology that can be fully developed on an ongoing basis. We want to contribute to the rollout of a global sales organisation which typically means heading straight to the US market."
The M50 EPP is about to launch its 2011 programme in late April and this year it was inundated with applications. "The programme at the LINC is in high demand," says Claire Mac Namee, enterprise manager. "Companies that come on our programme have the benefit of top-class mentors in all areas of new business development, which really helps them accelerate their businesses forward at a rapid pace. They also benefit from basing their companies at the LINC and availing of all of the professional facilities that we have in place. The difficult job we had this year of shortlisting applications is testament to the wonderful creativity and innovation capabilities of the business people in Ireland at the moment.
There are 12 places in total being filled this year with the names of the successful companies being announced in the coming weeks.


Ariana Grande has officially cancelled a number of tour dates after this week's Manchester terror attack.
Monday night (May 22) saw an explosion at Grande's Manchester Arena concert leave 22 people dead and 59 wounded. Fans were leaving the show when a bomb was detonated by a suicide bomber in a public foyer. The lone attacker died in the explosion from what is said to be a home-made bomb. The bomber has since been named and ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Grande was unharmed in the attack and has since released a statement, describing herself as 'broken'. She added: "From the bottom of my heart, I am so, so sorry. I don't have the words." Her support acts have also issued statements. Meanwhile, her mother reportedly helped several fans to safety during the aftermath of the attack.
Following unverified reports earlier in the week, a statement from Grande's management now confirms that her tour has been cancelled up to June 5. It is not clear whether she will resume her European tour after that.
Us Weekly reports that the singer has returned to her home in Florida.
Several gigs have been cancelled following the attack. See a list of all the concerts affected here.


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Oscar Pistorius Not Guilty of Murder; Still Faces Lesser Homicide Charge
The Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius was declared not guilty of murder on Thursday when the judge in his case said she accepted the main argument in his defense: that he believed he was firing at an intruder rather than at his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, when he killed her in a burst of gunfire through his bathroom door last year
Oscar Pistorius has been cleared of murder, but one charge of unlawful homicide is still pending.
But then, after laying out why Mr. Pistorius, 27, might instead be guilty of a lesser crime, culpable homicide, the judge abruptly stopped in the middle of her explanation and suspended court without declaring a verdict on that charge.
"We'll have to stop here and resume tomorrow morning," the judge, Thokozile Matilda Masipa, said, less than half an hour after the court had returned from its lunch break.
Tears streamed down Mr. Pistorius's face as he listened to the verdict and he began sobbing.
Mr. Pistorius, who was born without fibulas and had his lower legs amputated as an infant, was a national hero and an international star for the way that he overcame his disability to compete against able-bodied runners as well as disabled ones. But the sheen has worn off since the death of Ms. Steenkamp on Feb. 14, 2013, and some people said on Thursday that he had gotten off too lightly.
"It sends a terrible message about how we tolerate crime in South Africa," said Martin Hood, a prominent defense lawyer. "The message is that you can just kill someone and get away with it."
Judge Masipa is expected to render her decision on the culpable homicide charge, as well as on three lesser firearms charges, when the court meets again on Friday. If he is found guilty of culpable homicide, Mr. Pistorius could face anything from no jail time to 15 years in prison. It is rare to receive a long prison term for culpable homicide, which is defined as killing through negligence rather than intent.
There are no jury trials in South Africa, so it has been left to the judge, with the help of two aides, to render the verdict on her own, and then to read it aloud in court — with a full explanation behind each decision.
Incomplete as it is, the verdict has so far provided an answer of sorts to the trickiest and hardest to pin down question in this complex case: What was in Mr. Pistorius's mind when he rose from his bed in the early morning hours that Valentine's Day, grabbed a pistol, and pumped four shots through his bathroom door? Did he genuinely think that intruders had broken into his house and were hiding in the bathroom?
That is indeed what he thought, according to the judge, however odd that story seemed. And beyond that, she said, the prosecution had failed to prove that Mr. Pistorius's account was false.
"If there is any possibility of its being true, then he is entitled to an acquittal," she said.
As she read her verdict, calmly and coolly taking up piece after piece of evidence, dismissing some, discounting others, offering practical interpretations of still more, Judge Masipa made it at times difficult to guess where she was headed. For instance, she said that Mr. Pistorius made a poor and evasive witness. But, she said, just because a witness is "untruthful, does not mean he is guilty."
Taking up the charge of culpable homicide, which is comparable to involuntary manslaughter, Judge Masipa sounded far harsher toward Mr. Pistorius than she had before. She said he had failed what she called the reasonable man test — namely, whether he had behaved the way a reasonable person would have done under the same circumstances.
She acknowledged that his disability had left him feeling vulnerable. But she also said that millions of other people — women, children, the elderly, those with limited mobility — were also vulnerable. "Would it be reasonable if without further ado they armed themselves with a firearm when frightened by danger?" she asked. "I do not think so."
She also acknowledged that Mr. Pistorius was particularly afraid of crime. Still no excuse, she said. "Many people in this country have experienced crime, but they have not resorted to sleeping with a firearm under their pillow," she said.
Faced with a potential intruder, Mr. Pistorius did not have to fire a weapon, the judge said. "All the accused had to do was to pick up his cellphone and call security or the police."
In rendering her verdict, Judge Masipa also dismissed out of hand large portions of the prosecution's evidence, in particular the testimony of neighbors who, in conflicting accounts, said they had heard various sounds coming from Mr. Pistorius's house on the fatal night — arguments, screams, shots.
And the judge said that evidence culled from WhatsApp text messages and meant to demonstrate that Mr. Pistorius and Ms. Steenkamp's relationship was "on the rocks," as the prosecution argued, or was loving and supportive, as the defense maintained, was completely irrelevant.
"None of this evidence, from the state or defense, proves anything," she said. "Normal relationships are dynamic and unpredictable sometimes."
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Oscar Pistorius Guilty of Culpable Homicide in Killing of Girlfriend
Oscar Pistorius, the disabled track star who once commanded stellar heights of international competition at the Paralympic and Olympic Games, was found guilty on Friday of culpable homicide, equivalent to manslaughter, after being acquitted of murder charges for killing his girlfriend.
Oscar Pistorius Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Girlfriend's Death
Oscar Pistorius will spend his first night behind bars tonight, after he was sentenced to five years imprisonment for shooting and killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last year.
Oscar Pistorius Murder Conviction Sought by South Africa Prosecutors
South African judges have heard an appeal on whether athlete Oscar Pistorius should be convicted of murder instead of culpable homicide.
Oscar Pistorius Granted Bail after Murder Conviction
Oscar Pistorius was back in court Tuesday where a judge granted him bail.
Oscar Pistorius's 6 Year Murder Sentence Shocks South Africa
Cape Town Uber driver Eric Selaelo was taken aback by the news. Like many South Africans, he was expecting double amputee and Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius to get at least 10 years for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a case that has riveted the country's attention for most of the past three years.
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Georgia Ga. Code Ann. § 42-8-34(e)(3)(A)(iii);(e)(3)(B) Sentencing Hearings and Determinations; Presentence Investigations; Payment of Fees, Fines, and Costs; Post-Conviction, Presentence Bond; Continuing Jurisdiction; Transferal of Probation Supervision
(iii) "Significant financial hardship" means a reasonable probability that an individual will be unable to satisfy his or her financial obligations for two or more consecutive months; (B) The court shall waive,
modify, or convert fines, statutory surcharges, probation supervision fees, and any other moneys assessed by the court or a provider of probation services upon a determination by the court prior to or subsequent to sentencing that a defendant has a significant financial hardship or inability to pay or that there are any other extenuating factors which prohibit payment or collection; provided, however, that the imposition of sanctions for failure to pay such sums shall be within the discretion of the court through judicial process or hearings.
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Georgia Ga. Code Ann. § 42-8-34.2(a) Delinquency of Defendant in Payment of Fines, Costs, or Restitution or Reparation; Costs of Garnishment
In the event that a defendant is delinquent in the payment of fines, costs, or restitution or reparation, as was ordered by the court as a condition of probation, the
defendant's officer shall be authorized, but shall not be required, to execute a sworn affidavit wherein the amount of arrearage is set out. In addition, the affidavit shall contain a succinct statement as to what efforts DCS has made in trying to collect the delinquent amount. The affidavit shall then be submitted to the sentencing court for approval. Upon signature and approval of the court, such arrearage shall then be collectable through issuance of a writ of fieri facias by the clerk of the sentencing court; and DCS may enforce such collection through any judicial or other process or procedure which may be used by the holder of a writ of execution arising from a civil action.
Civil judgment All No
Georgia Ga. Code Ann. § 15-9-62(a) Issuance of Writ of Fieri Facias for Fees; Defenses
Whenever any costs are due the judge of the probate court by executors, administrators, or guardians, upon failure to pay the same on demand made, he is empowered to issue
a writ of fieri facias at any regular term of court against the executors, administrators, or guardians for the amount due for costs at the time of the demand.
Georgia Ga. Code Ann. § 17-6-1.1(1);(2) Electronic Pretrial Release and Monitoring Program for Defendants; Requirements; Procedures; Fees
(1) As an additional condition of electronic pretrial release and monitoring, a defendant authorized to participate in such program by the court shall pay a reasonable, nonrefundable fee for program enrollment,
equipment use, and monitoring to the provider of such program. If a bonding company, bonding agent, or probation service provider is the provider, the fees earned in the capacity of being such a provider shall be in addition to the fees allowed in Code Sections 17-6-30, 42-8-34, and 42-8-102; (2) The fees connected with the electronic pretrial release and monitoring program shall be timely paid by a defendant as a condition of his or her ongoing participation in the electronic pretrial release and monitoring program in accordance with the terms for such programs as approved by the court. Failure to make timely payments shall constitute a violation of the terms of the electronic pretrial release and monitoring program and shall result in the defendant's immediate return to custody.
Missouri Mo. Ann. Stat. § 488.503 Contracting for collection of delinquent court-ordered payments authorized--fees added to amount due
To collect on past-due court-ordered penalties, fines, restitution, sanctions, court costs, including restitution and juvenile monetary assessments, or judgments to the State of Missouri or one of its political subdivisions,
any division of the circuit court may contract with public agencies or with private entities operating under a contract with a state agency or the office of state courts administrator. Any fees or costs associated with such collection efforts shall be added to the amount due, but such fees and costs shall not exceed twenty percent of the amount collected.
Missouri Mo. Ann. Stat. § 545.02 Recovery of fine or forfeiture, how
Whenever a fine, penalty or forfeiture is or may be inflicted by any statute of this state for any offense, the same may be recovered by indictment or information, notwithstanding
another or different remedy for the recovery of the same may be specified in the law imposing the fine, penalty or forfeiture; provided, that in all cases the fine, penalty or forfeiture shall go to the state, county, corporation, person or persons to whom the law imposing the same declares it shall accrue.
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Missouri Mo. Ann. Stat. § 546.902 Ordinances, rules and regulations, enactment by municipalities in certain first class counties--penalty for violation, not to conflict with statute--place of imprisonment
Any municipality located within any county of the first classification with a population in excess of nine hundred thousand, for any purpose or purposes mentioned in this chapter, may enact
and make all necessary ordinances, rules and regulations; and they may enact and make all such ordinances and rules, not inconsistent with the laws of the state, as may be expedient for maintaining the peace and good government and welfare of the city and its trade and commerce; and all ordinances may be enforced by prescribing and inflicting upon its inhabitants, or other persons violating the same, such fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, and such imprisonment not exceeding three months, or both such fine and imprisonment, as may be just for any offense, recoverable with costs of suit, together with judgment of imprisonment, until the fine and costs are paid or satisfied; and any person committed for the nonpayment of fine and costs, or either, may be compelled to work out the same as herein provided; but, in any case wherein the penalty for an offense is fixed by any statute, the council shall affix the same penalty by ordinance for the punishment of such offense, except that imprisonments, when made under city ordinances, may be in the city prison or workhouse instead of the county jail.
Missouri Mo. Ann. Stat. § 546.86 All property bound for fine and costs
The property, real and personal, of any person charged with a criminal offense, shall be bound from the time of his final conviction of such offense, for the payment of
all fines and costs which he may be adjudged to pay.
Missouri Mo. Ann. Stat. § 559.100(3) Circuit courts, power to place on probation or parole--revocation--conditions--restitution
In addition to all other costs and fees allowed by law, each prosecuting attorney or circuit attorney who takes any action to collect restitution shall collect from the person paying
restitution an administrative handling cost. The cost shall be twenty-five dollars for restitution of less than one hundred dollars and fifty dollars for restitution of at least one hundred dollars but less than two hundred fifty dollars. For restitution of two hundred fifty dollars or more an additional fee of ten percent of the total restitution shall be assessed, with a maximum fee for administrative handling costs not to exceed seventy-five dollars total.
Missouri Mo. Ann. Stat. § 559.105 Restitution may be ordered for tampering and stealing offenses--limitation on release from probation--payment
1. Any person who has been found guilty of or has pled guilty to an offense may be ordered by the court to make restitution to the victim for the
victim's losses due to such offense. Restitution pursuant to this section shall include, but not be limited to a victim's reasonable expenses to participate in the prosecution of the crime.
2. No person ordered by the court to pay restitution pursuant to this section shall be released from probation until such restitution is complete. If full restitution is not made within the original term of probation, the court shall order the maximum term of probation allowed for such offense.
3. Any person eligible to be released on parole shall be required, as a condition of parole, to make restitution pursuant to this section. The board of probation and parole shall not release any person from any term of parole for such offense until the person has completed such restitution, or until the maximum term of parole for such offense has been served.
4. The court may set an amount of restitution to be paid by the defendant. Said amount may be taken from the inmate's account at the department of corrections while the defendant is incarcerated. Upon conditional release or parole, if any amount of such court-ordered restitution is unpaid, the payment of the unpaid balance may be collected as a condition of conditional release or parole by the prosecuting attorney or circuit attorney under section 559.100. The prosecuting attorney or circuit attorney may refer any failure to make such restitution as a condition of conditional release or parole to the parole board for enforcement.
Condition or extension of supervision All No
Missouri Mo. Rev. Stat. § 600.089 Parolees to pay for representation, when
If the public defender commission has obtained a judgment against an offender in the custody of the department of corrections, and the offender is later paroled and becomes financially able
to pay all or some part of such judgment, he shall be required, as a condition of his continued parole, to pay over to the public defender commission such amounts as he can reasonably pay, either by a single payment or by installments of reasonable amounts, in accordance with the schedule of charges for public defender services prepared pursuant to section 600.090.
Wyoming Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-16-204 Fines for misconduct
The department of corrections shall adopt rules and regulations to establish a system for punishing prisoner misconduct through the imposition of fines to be deducted from compensation earned as provided
by W.S. 7-16-203. The rules shall provide for the distribution of the proceeds of fines collected under this section as special aid to discharged or paroled prisoners who are infirm or in any way incapable of earning a sufficient subsistence after their release.
Wyoming Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-6-108 Recovery of payment
(a) Within six (6) years after the date the services were rendered, the attorney general may sue on behalf of the state to recover payment or reimbursement from each person
who has received legal assistance or other benefits under this act or, in the case of an unemancipated minor, from his custodial parent or any other person who has a legal obligation of support.
(b) Amounts recovered under this act shall be paid into the state general fund.
Wyoming Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-9-104 Preparation of plan; contents
(a) In any case in which the court has ordered restitution under W.S. 7-9-102, 7-9-113 or 7-13-301, if the sentencing court orders suspended imposition of sentence, suspended sentence or probation,
the court shall require that the defendant in cooperation with the probation and parole officer assigned to the defendant, or in the case of unsupervised probation any probation and parole officer or any other person the court directs, promptly prepare a plan of restitution including the name and address of each victim, the amount of restitution determined to be owed to each victim pursuant to W.S. 7-9-103 or 7-9-114 and a schedule of restitution payments. If the defendant is presently unable to make any restitution but there is a reasonable possibility that the defendant may be able to do so at some time during his probation period, the plan of restitution shall also state the conditions under which or the event after which the defendant shall make restitution. In structuring a plan for reimbursement under this section, victim restitution shall be paid in the following order:
(i) Pecuniary damages suffered by the victim which have not been paid by insurance or from the crime victim's compensation account;
(ii) Payment of other amounts owed by the defendant arising from the case.
Condition or extension of supervision, Payment plan/installment plan All No
Wyoming Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-9-108(a) Compliance with plan as condition of probation or suspension; payments to clerk
(a) Compliance with the plan of restitution as approved or modified by the court shall be a condition of the defendant's probation or suspension.
Wyoming Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-13-301(a)(v),(c) Placing person found guilty, but not convicted, on probation
(a) If a person who has not previously been convicted of any felony is charged with or is found guilty of or pleads guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor
except any second or subsequent violation of W.S. 31-5-233 or any similar provision of law, or any second or subsequent violation of W.S. 6-2-510(a) or 6-2-511(a) or any similar provision of law, or any felony except murder, sexual assault in the first or second degree, aggravated assault and battery or arson in the first or second degree, the court may, with the consent of the defendant and the state and without entering a judgment of guilt or conviction, defer further proceedings and place the person on probation for a term not to exceed thirty-six (36) months upon terms and conditions set by the court. The terms of probation shall include that he: (v) Pay restitution to each victim in accordance with W.S. 7-9-101 and 7-9-103 through 7-9-115.
(c) If the defendant violates a term or condition of probation at any time before final discharge, the court may:
(i) Enter an adjudication of guilt and conviction and proceed to impose sentence upon the defendant if he previously pled guilty to or was found guilty of the original charge for which probation was granted under this section; or
(ii) Order that the trial of the original charge proceed if the defendant has not previously pled or been found guilty.
Condition or extension of supervision, Incarceration All No
Wyoming Wyo. R. Crim. P. 46.4(c) Sanctions for Failure to Appear or for Violation of Release Order
(c) Violation of release condition. A person who has been released under Rule 46.1, 46.2, or Rule 46.3 and who has violated a condition of that release, is subject to
a revocation of release and a prosecution for contempt of court.


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The State of Grace
Rachael Lucas (Goodreads Author)
3.90 · Rating details · 1,000 ratings · 241 reviews
Sometimes I feel like everyone else was handed a copy of the rules for life and mine got lost.
Grace has Asperger's and her own way of looking at the world. She's got a horse and a best friend who understand her, and that's pretty much all she needs. But when Grace kisses Gabe and things start to change at home, the world doesn't make much sense to her any more.
Suddenly ev Sometimes I feel like everyone else was handed a copy of the rules for life and mine got lost.
Suddenly everything threatens to fall apart, and it's up to Grace to fix it on her own. ...more
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Mar 30, 2017 C.G. Drews added it
Shelves: autism, read-2017
Well. I read this one. I've now deleted my review after being attacked for my opinion. (edit to say: that's attacked by the author. I'm autistic who was reviewing an autistic book :') Well. I read this one. I've now deleted my review after being attacked for my opinion. (edit to say: that's attacked by the author. I'm autistic who was reviewing an autistic book :') ...more
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Apr 17, 2017 Dash fan rated it it was amazing
5☆ I urge everyone to read this gem!
State of Grace is a beautiful and insightful story told by Grace who has Aspergers.
It is beautifully written, Well researched and for once Aspergers/Autism has been written about.
Autism and Aspergers is very close to my heart. I worked with children with Autism and know the daily struggles trying to make sense of the world.
So when I was given the opportunity to read this beautiful book I jumped at the chance.
It was so nice to see the story told from Grace's 5☆ I urge everyone to read this gem!
It was so nice to see the story told from Grace's point of view instead of how everyone assumes she feels.
We quickly come to read the teachers don't understand Grace.
Often they are not given enough resources and information to help understand.
They assumed Grace was being disruptive in class when really she was overwhelmed.
The "time out room" was not thought out well as it was too noisy so Grace felt unable to use it.
One part that really sticks out in my mind was when the teacher tells her to face the wall for being disruptive....i was gobsmacked I wanted to scream at the teacher. It's unacceptable!!
Also when the teacher tries to embarrass Grace when she hands the teacher her time out card.
Often cards like Mackaton are used in schools to help children feel safe enough to express what they want without stress and upset.
I loved Anna she was the one thing apart from Grace's horse Mabel that made her feel safe and was a constant. Their friendship was truly beautiful. I loved watching the relationship blossom with Grace and Mabel. It was a joy to see.
Grace's homelife was chaotic at times and often unsettling for her. Especially with her Dad away and her mum's new friend.
It was so nice to see Grace develop a romance too. It was a big part of the story.
It is assumed that if you have Autism then you are unable to form a relationship. While it is very difficult for some, others have little or no problems. The Autistic spectrum varies a great deal.
I would like to applaud Rachel for this beautiful, sensitive, Well researched, informative and very special book.
I had so many mixed emotions reading this book. At times it was difficult to read, but also a joy at the same time. I smiled, I got upset and angry but I felt a lot of Love and warmth for Grace. She had a lot of courage and strength even when she was struggling.
I want everyone to read this book!!
Aspergers and Autism is not represented anywhere near enough.
I urge everyone to read this gem of a book. #Autismawareness
I received this book from the Publisher in exchange for a honest and fair review via Netgalley. ...more
Apr 02, 2017 Sarah Elizabeth rated it liked it
Shelves: netgalley-edelweiss, british-books, r2r-read, read-2017, romance, contemporary, young-adult
(I received an advance copy of this book for free. Thanks to Pan Macmillan and NetGalley.)
"it's like living life in a different language, so you can't ever quite relax because even when you think you're fluent it's still using a different part of your brain so by the end of the day you're exhausted."
This was a contemporary story about a girl with autism.
Grace was an okay character and it was clear how overwhelmed she felt by certain situations. I really did feel quite sorry for her w (I received an advance copy of this book for free. Thanks to Pan Macmillan and NetGalley.)
Grace was an okay character and it was clear how overwhelmed she felt by certain situations. I really did feel quite sorry for her when it came to having to deal with awkward teachers and mean girls.
The storyline in this was about Grace's day-to-day life, and we also got a bit of romance between Grace and a boy called Gabe. I did feel like not a lot really happened in the story though, and I lost interest a bit.
The ending to this was okay, and things did eventually seem to be getting a bit more interesting. The book then seemed to end rather suddenly though.
6.25 out of 10 ...more
Mar 06, 2017 Karen Whittard rated it it was amazing
Thank you to Netgalley, Pan McMillan and Rachel Lucas for the opportunity to read this book for an honest review.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance reader copy of this book.
You can find my review on both Goodreads and Amazon. On goodreads.com/karenwhittard and on Amazon under k.e.whittard from publication date.
What a wonderful book highlighting Asperger's syndrome in a beautiful and sensitive way.
This book tells the story of Grace who has Aspergers. Grace lives at home with her younger sister Thank you to Netgalley, Pan McMillan and Rachel Lucas for the opportunity to read this book for an honest review.
This book tells the story of Grace who has Aspergers. Grace lives at home with her younger sister Leah and her Mum. Grace's dad works away a lot filming wildlife documentaries. So the family rarely get to see him.
Grace has a wonderful best friend called Anna who helps Grace live the most normal life that she can with her condition.
Grace also loves horses, and Gabe Kowalski. Although she is far to shy to talk to him. On a riding trip she bumps into Gabe on his bike. When Gabe speaks to her Grace is determined to say something whitty but she stumbles and the right words don't come. I know we've all been there right?
However Grace doesn't know that she will soon be kissing Gabe at a friends party. I know autistic people are not usually staring in their own romantic book. But that's why this book is so refreshing. It breaks down the barriers of what is expected of an Autistic person in books. Just being cast as the best friend/family member and gives them their leading role. Which is how it should be.
But there are a lot of changes happening in Grace's life. Both good and bad. Which Grace struggled desperately to deal with.
Rachael is a wonderful writer and fills the pages with her soft humour and realistic scenarios. Showing Autisium in all its shapes and forms. The way people talk down to you assuming you aren't listening or are incapable of understanding. The way you are desperately trying to be normal and not defined by your disability. Shining a light on all aspects will make you laugh, smile and cry. This book really is wonderfully written.
This is such an important book for people to read. Not only to shine a light on Aspergers but also to highlight the fact that people can be fighting invisible battles no one knows about. Just because the person doesn't look sick. Doesn't mean that they are not fighting a battle you know nothing about. I especially found it wonderful as I have a disability people don't see and this will highlight all of us fighting every day just to survive.
I think everyone should read this book. Because it breaks down the barriers of what society deems perfect people and that you need to look a certain way and be a certain type of person to get love. This shows that everyone can find love and happiness no matter who you are or your medical background.
I really hope that this book does well and I feel that it will be spoken about everywhere.
Well done Rachael you did it again. Let me know what you guys thought in the comments. Happy reading everyone ...more
Jan 09, 2017 Natalie Monroe marked it as to-read
That title.
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Jan 27, 2017 Lizzie Huxley-Jones rated it it was amazing
Shelves: autism-fiction
Rachael Lucas has written the most absolutely charming book about a teenager with Asperger's who has a romance storyline. Yes, really.
A little aside here, people with autism are not often the subject of romances. We're more often the problem child talked about through the eyes of a parent or we're the weird relative, the best friend.
But not in A State of Grace, and that's one of the many reasons why I loved it.
"Sometimes I feel like everyone else was handed a copy of the rules and mine got lost. Rachael Lucas has written the most absolutely charming book about a teenager with Asperger's who has a romance storyline. Yes, really.
"Sometimes I feel like everyone else was handed a copy of the rules and mine got lost."
Grace is a fifteen year old girl living in the North-West of England who lives with her younger sister Leah, her mother and – sometimes – her wildlife filmmaker father. But when her father goes off on his latest shoot, things start to feel a little off-kilter.
At the same time, along with the encouragement of best friend Anna, Grace ends up kissing the most desirable boy in school, Gabe Kowalski.
But as things get more unsettled at home with the arrival of mum's school friend Evil Evie, Grace begins to struggle the changes, be they good or bad.
I absolutely loved this book. Rachael has written a lovely romance in a 1st person narrative that feels real.
But it's more than that, its deeper. A State of Grace touches on casual ableism, the way autistic people are talked about less to, the way it is often assumed we aren't taking things in and so are spoken about, the way we are assumed to be desexualised people, not romantic prospects.
Her insight into being an autistic person fills the pages with moments that made me smile and cry – the realities of being autistic, the wonders and the drawbacks. The full colour spectrum of it all.
This is an important book that I must urge everyone to press into the hands of young girls with autism so they can see themselves on the page, but also it is such a wonderful story of growing up that you will love it. ...more
Mar 07, 2017 Maddie rated it liked it
Shelves: arcs, ukya, stand-alones
A great capsule of teenage emotions and the struggles of family life, all in under 300 pages!
Mar 07, 2017 Bee rated it liked it
Shelves: ukya, review-books, standalones
A cute slice-of-life story with a wonderfully relatable main character, even if she does have Asperger's that doesn't 'other' her, she also isn't infantilised or desexualised so YAY! A cute slice-of-life story with a wonderfully relatable main character, even if she does have Asperger's that doesn't 'other' her, she also isn't infantilised or desexualised so YAY! ...more
Apr 10, 2017 Suze Lavender rated it it was amazing
Social situations are difficult for Grace. She has Asperger's and she would love to have a manual that tells her exactly how she should behave. Grace loves animals and has her own horse, Mabel. Being with her is simple, as Grace doesn't have to talk and she knows how to take care of her. Mabel feels safe. The same goes for Grace's best friend Anna and home, where Grace can be herself and find solitude and warmth.
When Grace's mother restores contact with a former best friend Grace's stability at Social situations are difficult for Grace. She has Asperger's and she would love to have a manual that tells her exactly how she should behave. Grace loves animals and has her own horse, Mabel. Being with her is simple, as Grace doesn't have to talk and she knows how to take care of her. Mabel feels safe. The same goes for Grace's best friend Anna and home, where Grace can be herself and find solitude and warmth.
When Grace's mother restores contact with a former best friend Grace's stability at home starts to disappear. Grace's nemesis at school is always trying to sabotage her as well. There's a boy they both like and he seems to be interested in Grace, but what if she can't handle dating? Grace is socially awkward, what if Anna suddenly has enough of it? Being a teenager is already hard, but being a teenager with Asperger's is even harder. What will Grace do when her whole world evolves around uncertainties and unpredictability all of a sudden?
The State of Grace is a beautiful moving story. Grace is a wonderful person. She's strong and she's kind and she keeps trying to do things the right way. My heart ached for her when she felt like she was losing her much needed control. She's an incredible person and even though social situations that are easy for most people are difficult for Grace, she continuously challenges herself. I admired the gorgeous and impressive way Rachael Lucas describes Grace's personality. She's got many character traits I immediately loved, like being great with animals and liking Doctor Who for example, and I will definitely read this book again, because it's such a good story with a brilliant main character.
Rachael Lucas writes in an open and honest way and I felt like I had the chance to come really close to Grace. Her descriptions are genuine and realistic and they perfectly suit the story. Rachael Lucas has captured Grace's essence so well that I had the idea I could see straight into her soul, which was both fascinating and humbling at the same time. The State of Grace is such a special book and I think it's an absolute must-read. I highly recommend this fantastic story. ...more
Mar 27, 2017 Atlas rated it liked it
Shelves: arc-s, ya
And the funny thing I've figured out is that sometimes, when it seems like everything is falling apart, it's not the end - it's the beginning.
* * * .5
The State of Grace is a book about being young, growing up and having Asperger's by, I'm informed, an author on the autistic spectrum. I think these kinds of books are particularly important, so I was impressed not only by the sensitive depiction of Grace but by the fast-paced plot, solid writing, and the way Lucas managed to capture the aw And the funny thing I've figured out is that sometimes, when it seems like everything is falling apart, it's not the end - it's the beginning.
The State of Grace is a book about being young, growing up and having Asperger's by, I'm informed, an author on the autistic spectrum. I think these kinds of books are particularly important, so I was impressed not only by the sensitive depiction of Grace but by the fast-paced plot, solid writing, and the way Lucas managed to capture the awkwardness of being a young teenage girl.
I need to be quiet, somewhere, and just let myself settle, like a snow globe. But it's hard to make people understand that.
Grace has Asperger's - loud noises and sensations overwhelm her, sometimes she can't recognise people that she knows, or misses social clues which cause other people to get unfairly frustrated with her - but she also loves horses, in particular her horse Mabel, her cat Withnail, her sister Leah, and her best friend Anna. She's also about to kiss Gabe Kowalski at the biggest party of the year. Another reviewer said that they so rarely get to read about people with Asperger's getting love stories - and this love story really is much like any other. Gabe is a sweet fifteen year old boy with ADHD, and is the most popular boy in the year.
Alongside the romance, the book deals with family issues, Grace's sister Leah is thirteen and growing up fast, wanting to try new friends and alcohol whilst their mum seems a bit absent. She's reconnected with her university friend "Evil Eve" who is single and childless and wants to pick up her friendship with Grace's mum where it left off, fun and carefree and complete with copious amounts of wine. Then there's their dad, always jetting off around the world on wildlife photoshoots and filming documentaries. All the while Grace is trying to fit in, figure out dating, and worrying about what to wear to her mate's sixteenth birthday party.
I've been on a date, nothing disastrous has happened and today I'm winning at being a human
The State of Grace pretty decently captures growing up a teenage girl and it has a lot of love for horses. Grace spends a lot of time riding Mabel, grooming her, and mucking out her stable. If you aren't that big on horses - beware, Mabel features a lot. This book is also wonderfully diverse - aside from Grace, there's Gabe who is Polish with ADHD and the older lesbian couple who works at the stables.
However, I think The State of Grace tries to tackle a bit too much. Whilst it does justice to the mum and romance storylines, there's also the absentee father and Leah's plots. Their dad only appears in the book once, but he's mentioned quite a bit and it feels like he's wrapped up a bit too neatly. Leah is having friendship troubles and there's quite a serious incident which is sort of swept under the rug. I think Lucas tries to cram too much into what is quite a short novel. It's also got the very typical "mean girl" antagonist.
But, The State of Grace is a really good and quick read. It goes into the nitty gritty about how living with Asperger's can be difficult and how people can treat you like you are lesser, but simultaneously has a really sweet romance.
My thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an ARC.
Read this review and more on my blog: https://atlasrisingbooks.wordpress.co... ...more
Mar 02, 2017 Jessica (Jess Hearts Books) rated it it was amazing
Shelves: arc, review-copy, favorites
This is such an important book by #ownvoices author Rachael Lucas that follows teenager Grace as she navigates Asperger's and teenhood. Grace has the warmest, kindest heart and I loved every moment of being in her company. I predict that it'll do for autism what The Perks of Being a Wallflower did for mental health. Simply brilliant. This is such an important book by #ownvoices author Rachael Lucas that follows teenager Grace as she navigates Asperger's and teenhood. Grace has the warmest, kindest heart and I loved every moment of being in her company. I predict that it'll do for autism what The Perks of Being a Wallflower did for mental health. Simply brilliant. ...more
Apr 07, 2017 Cora Tea Party Princess rated it really liked it · review of another edition
5 Words: Family, friends, growing-up, first-love, control.
It took me about five chapters to settle into this book, there was something about the style that took me some time to get into. But once I was in that was me, and I couldn't put it down, I couldn't stop turning the pages.
I loved Grace and her relationship with her sister and her mother, and how it wasn't all sunshine and fluffy white clouds. Evie (booooooo) comes into their lives and just astonishingly awful, a big dark cloud that sets i 5 Words: Family, friends, growing-up, first-love, control.
I loved Grace and her relationship with her sister and her mother, and how it wasn't all sunshine and fluffy white clouds. Evie (booooooo) comes into their lives and just astonishingly awful, a big dark cloud that sets in motion so many little bad things. I loved Grace and her relationship with her friends, especially Anna. I loved Grace and her relationship with her horse and the people at the stables (even though I'm not a fan of horses).
Although not a huge amount happens in the story itself, it feels like an awful lot happens as you're reading. Grace goes through so many little things, so many little moments of her and her life are presented, and as a whole you feel like you've gone on an adventure by the time you finish.
This was a quick read that had me smiling and raging and laughing and shocked... It made me feel so much.
Friendship is a weird sort of thing when you think about it. ...more
May 24, 2017 Sophie rated it it was amazing
Shelves: ya-teenage-books
A moving, honest, heartfelt and informative Own Voices story about Grace, who has autism, and the struggles she faces in a particular period of her life. I couldn't put this book down! A great read for young teenagers. A moving, honest, heartfelt and informative Own Voices story about Grace, who has autism, and the struggles she faces in a particular period of her life. I couldn't put this book down! A great read for young teenagers. ...more
Mar 02, 2017 Kirsty McGhie rated it really liked it
Shelves: owned-ebook, arc-galley, disability-mental-health, reviewed
This review is about someone with mental diversity so if I have made a mistake with wording please let me know, like I ask for all my reviews!
The State of Grace follows Grace, a teen with Asperger's whose dad is a wildlife photographer as a boy takes a romantic interest in her for the first time ever. But then things start to change at home and her whole world seems to go skewiff.
I haven't heard much about this book online really which I think is a shame because it's a nice read. It's an own voi This review is about someone with mental diversity so if I have made a mistake with wording please let me know, like I ask for all my reviews!
I haven't heard much about this book online really which I think is a shame because it's a nice read. It's an own voices book so I'm sure it'll ring true with a lot of people.
This book was a really good read. I would say it was a joy but it wasn't because I got so annoyed all the time by the mother's terrible parenting. Grace's mum was having a midlife crisis of some sorts, and wanted to be a teen again, which is how it read to me and so she took it out on Grace.
Continue my review here: https://kirstyreadsblog.wordpress.com... ...more
Aug 07, 2018 Samantha (WLABB) rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Shelves: contemporary, ya, romance, arcs, diverse, outside-us
I was really curious about this book for several reasons. I was eager to read an #OwnVoices YA romance featuring a character with ASD, as this is not something I see often, and I must say, my experience was rather wonderful. NOTE: I have read a ton of reviews from reviewers with ASD, and all approved of the rep.
• Pro: I'd be hard pressed to find a person out there, who didn't fall in love with Grace. She was funny, smart, and really honest. Her commentary on most situations left me smiling and s I was really curious about this book for several reasons. I was eager to read an #OwnVoices YA romance featuring a character with ASD, as this is not something I see often, and I must say, my experience was rather wonderful. NOTE: I have read a ton of reviews from reviewers with ASD, and all approved of the rep.
• Pro: I'd be hard pressed to find a person out there, who didn't fall in love with Grace. She was funny, smart, and really honest. Her commentary on most situations left me smiling and sometimes even laughing out loud. She didn't always do everything right, but she always tried her best and had good intentions. I know I was rooting for her.
• Pro: I wasn't surprised to read that Lucas was autistic and also, the mother of an autistic child, because Grace's emotions regarding her autism came across as wholly authentic. Not only did I get keen insight into her feelings, but Lucas also shared some many important ideas about autism and people with autism.
• Pro: The romance was so adorable. The nerdy conversations and awkwardness kept me grinning, and all those firsts were terribly sweet. So, yeah, I shipped them. I would have loved to get to know Gabe a little better, but what I did see was pretty wonderful.
• Pro: Grace's grandma was a pretty awesome human. Her love and acceptance of Grace was really beautiful, and she just was so in tune with her.
• Pro: The friendship between Anna and Grace was lovely. Anna was really supportive, and had an understanding of Grace's needs. It pained me, when Grace would question why someone like Anna would be her friend, because it was obvious that Anna loved Grace dearly and also got lots of their relationship.
• Pro: Lucas did a beautiful job conveying Grace's state of mind. In the part where she was really stressed, the words whipped me about and pulled me into her emotional state. She also deftly illustrated how much effort it took for Grace to adapt to neurotypical expectations.
Overall: This was a terribly sweet, heartwarming, and touching story of a neurodiverse girl in a neurotypical world, which was told with humor, honesty, and quite a bit of positivity.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
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Apr 04, 2017 Steph rated it it was amazing
Mar 03, 2017 Charlotte rated it it was amazing
I want all my friends to read this. I want to give this to anyone who looks at me like I'm stupid/rude, to anyone who thinks I'm a freak, to anyone and everyone who doesn't understand what it's like to live with Asperger's. I feel like this is definitely one of the most important books of 2017 and I want everyone to know. I think this makes a great 'comfort book' in that I will reread this over and over when I have a bad day or when I want to connect to someone similar to me. The way it's writte I want all my friends to read this. I want to give this to anyone who looks at me like I'm stupid/rude, to anyone who thinks I'm a freak, to anyone and everyone who doesn't understand what it's like to live with Asperger's. I feel like this is definitely one of the most important books of 2017 and I want everyone to know. I think this makes a great 'comfort book' in that I will reread this over and over when I have a bad day or when I want to connect to someone similar to me. The way it's written just makes me realise how not-alone I am and I want to know Grace in reality so badly because I know we are one and the same (except for the part where she loves horses and I have quite a substantial fear of horses because they're big and could probably kill me with their eyes).
Grace is the best character; she speaks so honestly and bluntly (in her head of course) so that even if you don't have Asperger's, the story will still have a good impact on you. I love the way all the characters are so distinctive and separate and I also love that each has their own sub-plot which all make sense at the end. I also love that since we're seeing everything through Grace's eyes, everything seems negative and all her worries affect the way the reader will see the story; I think that's so clever and I wish I could write like that.
The story is fast-paced and at the start, everything is happening quite quickly but by the end, you will be tense, anxious and concerned for Grace as everything speeds along to a nice, relaxing, all-wrapped-up ending. I love that the end of the book actually did wrap up every mini-plot and everything was answered, because I would've been heartbroken if anything had been missed out. I also love the two Taylor Swift references, because I am a Swiftie at heart and I love to see references to the old, country, curly-haired Taylor Swift. I also really appreciated the German Shepherd having a good representation; that line about the perception she's aggressive made me so happy because breed stigmas/representation is where my little animal-student heart lies...
I love that it describes that feeling of being so emotionally drained and physically tired after socialising with people because I feel like that's an important aspect that people don't really seem to understand unless they experience it themselves. I also love that it featured an autistic main character who has *shock* a romantic relationship. That's often not seen as possible since autistic people supposedly have no emotions, don't want to touch anyone or just aren't interested in relationships. In this book, Grace is completely 'normal' and is a 'normal' teenager, just with a mental problem which affects her social skills and thinking, not her desire to date or have friendships. I also love that she's that 'normal' in that she's not a train enthusiast, can't do complicated maths in her head and isn't obsessed with space like a lot of autistic characters seem to be. She's just an animal-lover who likes Doctor Who and there are quite a few of those who aren't autistic.
This was honestly such a good book, I can't say enough good things about it. I will be buying a finished copy, I will be lending it to anyone I can convince to read it and I will be praising it for months to come. This is truly an important read for anyone who has Asperger's, knows someone who has Asperger's or simply wants to see what it's like. I genuinely feel books like this (as well as Under Rose-Tainted Skies by Louise Gornall and Am I Normal Yet? by Holly Bourne) should be taught in schools or at least promoted so that they can explain these mental health issues to people who possibly don't understand it, or who don't want to feel like a 'weirdo' or like they're alone in the world. ...more
Apr 06, 2017 Kelly rated it really liked it
Shelves: 2017-releases-read, 2017-reads, contemporary, physical-owned, young-adult, favorites, arcs-read
The State of Grace is such a charming and heartfelt read. Rachael Lucas has truly put part of herself into Grace and I am so thankful to her for writing this wonderful #OwnVoices young adult novel.
This book tells the story of Grace, a teenage girl with Asperger's. Grace has a unique view of the world and those around her and this book truly allows us a glimpse into her world. Not only do we get to share this unique view of her world, we also see how Grace is often treated differently because of The State of Grace is such a charming and heartfelt read. Rachael Lucas has truly put part of herself into Grace and I am so thankful to her for writing this wonderful #OwnVoices young adult novel.
This book tells the story of Grace, a teenage girl with Asperger's. Grace has a unique view of the world and those around her and this book truly allows us a glimpse into her world. Not only do we get to share this unique view of her world, we also see how Grace is often treated differently because of her autism. Grace has a voice and all she wants is for people to listen and understand her. She may not always have the right answers but she at least wants to be given the chance.
Rachael Lucas's writing style is simple yet gorgeous. She truly puts us in Grace's shoes and helps us to understand how Grace feels in all sorts of situations. Whether that be the overwhelming sounds and colours of the world around her or those tricky moments where Grace just doesn't know how she is supposed to respond. Grace is a character that I think everyone will somehow relate to, it's easy to empathise with her and on multiple occasions I just wanted to let her know everything would be okay.
I am so in love with Grace and Anna's friendship in this book. They have easily become one of my favourite female friendships in YA books. I love that Grace considers Anna to be one of her safe spaces and that with the love and support of her best friend Grace feels more able to put herself in new situations and have new experiences. That's a real friendship right there. I also really loved Grace's relationship with her horse Mabel. If you are a horsey person then you will love this book!
I have to point out that this book is not all sunshine and rainbows. At the beginning of this book there was a scene that made me feel completely and utterly sick to my stomach and that was the particularly disgusting treatment of Grace by one of her teachers. As a teacher myself I cannot even fathom the idea of making any child sit in the corner of a classroom and face the wall but especially a child who has shown a pass to get them out of a potentially terrifying and harmful situation. It just doesn't sit well with me and I was so sad that this is something that some autistic children may be put through. I feel sickened just thinking about it now but I want to thank Rachael for putting this scene in there because it is something that needs to be acknowledged.
As a secondary school teacher I love Grace and cannot wait to introduce her to some of my pupils who I know will see so much of themselves in Grace. They will be so delighted to find a book they can relate to and they are sure to love Grace and her journey in this book. Thank you, Rachael, for putting yourself out there so those young people can have a book where they are represented.
This book is very well written and a super quick and adorable read. A fantastic addition to the amazing year that UKYA seems to be having in 2017!
Thank you to Netgalley, Macmillan and Rachael Lucas for my copy in exchange for a fair and honest review. ...more
Feb 23, 2017 Lucy Powrie rated it it was amazing
Shelves: arcs, contemporary, debut, netgalley, ukya, ukya-2017, to-review, kindle, favourites, review-books
I've been a very big fan of Rachael Lucas's books ever since I read Sealed With A Kiss and fell in love with it. That meant I got super excited when I heard that Rachael was working on a YA novel. I was very lucky to get to read an early chapter of The State of Grace back when it didn't have a book deal, so I've waited patiently ever since to read the final thing. I was not disappointed!
It's hard to describe exactly what The State of Grace is about because it's one of those books that you really I've been a very big fan of Rachael Lucas's books ever since I read Sealed With A Kiss and fell in love with it. That meant I got super excited when I heard that Rachael was working on a YA novel. I was very lucky to get to read an early chapter of The State of Grace back when it didn't have a book deal, so I've waited patiently ever since to read the final thing. I was not disappointed!
It's hard to describe exactly what The State of Grace is about because it's one of those books that you really do need to read to discover how good it is. To put it simply, though, it's told from the perspective of 15 year old Grace who has Asperger's. The book breaks down what it's like for a teenager with Asperger's, dispelling all the stereotypes and assumptions that people have. All the while, Grace has to deal with the confusion of her dad being away for long periods of time, her mum introducing a new friend that Grace doesn't like, and her sister spiralling out of control.
There are some books that you love because they're full of action and big, surprising moments; there are other books that you love because they're the polar opposite, because they amble along at a natural pace and have you thinking about them all day long. The State of Grace was the latter.
I felt so close to Grace, who you get to know so well throughout the course of the novel. Having written it in first person, Lucas allows you to nestle in amongst Grace's brain and see the world through her eyes. For this reason, The State of Grace has achieved an incredible feat – it simultaneously allows girls with Asperger's to have a voice in YA, and allows those who don't have Asperger's to understand what it's like to see the world as they do.
I'm getting increasingly frustrated with YA romances that adopt the "Hollywood effect" and romanticise teenage relationships to such an extent that they are unrecognisable from the reality of teen relationships. The State of Grace, however, restored my faith in YA romance. Gabe and Grace were awkward and endearing, heartening and uplifting, and Lucas left so much possibility between them, without suggesting a happily ever after. Other YA authors, take note!
It's not until you read Lucas's other fiction that you realise how much skill and talent she has. To write books aimed at different age groups is not an easy feat, but Lucas manages to seamlessly build a flawless writing style that reflects who she is writing for. It might seem cliché to say that my breath was taken away by the style of Lucas's writing, but that's exactly what happened — her ability to replicate Grace's voice was stunning and I commend Rachael Lucas for this.
The State of Grace is a book I will be thrusting into the hands of all unsuspecting book lovers at every given opportunity. Please, please read it — it's one of the best books you could hope to read.
Jan 15, 2018 Dominique rated it it was amazing
I borrowed this book from the staff library at work. Part of me really wanted to read it and part of me was thinking "ulh yet another book about an autistic teen, where they'll dramatise the worst ASD traits for dramatic effect and reenforce the standard stereotype like Sheldon"
I am glad I read it because this book nailed what it's like to be a high functioning autistic female. Yes Grace is a teen (age 16) but it clearly shows how autistic minds function, how we struggle to do a simple adult shi I borrowed this book from the staff library at work. Part of me really wanted to read it and part of me was thinking "ulh yet another book about an autistic teen, where they'll dramatise the worst ASD traits for dramatic effect and reenforce the standard stereotype like Sheldon"
I am glad I read it because this book nailed what it's like to be a high functioning autistic female. Yes Grace is a teen (age 16) but it clearly shows how autistic minds function, how we struggle to do a simple adult shit, how we can pretend to be somewhat normal for a time but it takes its toll to and often our families are the ones who have to deal with the fallout. It also shows how meltdowns happen normally at home and we then feel enormous guilt for flipping out and treating people we love like shit because they unintentionally said or did something that was the braking point after a bad day of peopling.
If you know someone who's autistic or you have a child, sibling, cuisine, girlfriend, boyfriend or whomever that's autistic skip all the advice books written by the so called experts who study us like lab rats then publish their often wrong theories on being autistic and read this book.
BTW yes I'm autistic ...more
Oct 19, 2016 Rachel 007 rated it really liked it
Shelves: favorites
Oh goodness was this book exhausting. Mostly because I too am on the spectrum and so is Grace and her inner thoughts were tiring, just like mine. But for real, it was DELIGHTFUL. If you have ever wanted to get inside MY head, or anyone else with autism spectrum disorder, read this book!!!
I loved Grace so, so much. She is 15 years old and on the autism spectrum and says and thinks just like someone who is on the spectrum DOES. This is so rare to read about - how tired she is after many social ev Oh goodness was this book exhausting. Mostly because I too am on the spectrum and so is Grace and her inner thoughts were tiring, just like mine. But for real, it was DELIGHTFUL. If you have ever wanted to get inside MY head, or anyone else with autism spectrum disorder, read this book!!!
I loved Grace so, so much. She is 15 years old and on the autism spectrum and says and thinks just like someone who is on the spectrum DOES. This is so rare to read about - how tired she is after many social events, how listening to conversations with things going on in the background is hard, how social cues are immensely difficult to get... I loved that aspect so much. And because she is 15, she messes up. Like any teenager might. Sometimes moreso because she doesn't always think things through, and sees things in black & white.
Must read. ...more
Apr 06, 2017 Aoife rated it really liked it
I want to set Eve on fire.
Mar 28, 2017 Rachel rated it really liked it
The State of Grace is Rachael Lucas' debut YA novel, and tells the story of Grace, a teenager with Asperger's, as she finds her way in the world.
The State of Grace is a beautifully told story that I couldn't 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 Asperger's 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.
Feb 26, 2017 Kirsty rated it it was amazing
Shelves: review-books, uk-author, ukya
This book is just perfect and a wonderful example of everything I love about UKYA.
I loved this book because I got to meet Grace. Grace has Aspergers and it was very interesting to see how that affected her life day to day and I felt like it gave me real insight into how someone with Aspergers deals with day to day life and the challenges their condition throws at them making every day things that bit more difficult.
I loved Grace from the first page because she is really sweet and loving even if This book is just perfect and a wonderful example of everything I love about UKYA.
I loved Grace from the first page because she is really sweet and loving even if she can't always show it in the way others can. I loved her relationship with her best friend and I loved seeing how her first attempts at a romantic relationship went.
I loved that this book featured a human / animal relationship as you see through Grace's relationship with her horse. Our relationships with our pets are so significant as you don't always see that in fiction but this book shows that special bond perfectly especially because it is a particularly poignant relationship for Grace in helping her to be calm and sort through her headspace.
A fantastic and insightful read which I will be recommending far and wide. ...more
Aug 31, 2017 Lauren rated it it was ok
Shelves: i-own, fiction, autism-adhd, 2017-reads, young-adult
I think I'm just a bit too old for this book. I wish this book existed when I was a young teen, I might have enjoyed it more then.
I picked this up because I was interested in how the autistic main character was written and if it was accurate, and it was very realistic! (I'm autistic myself.)
This is not a book about autism though. It's more of a typical YA contemporary (for a younger YA audience) that just happens to have an autistic main character, which I thought was very good because it might I think I'm just a bit too old for this book. I wish this book existed when I was a young teen, I might have enjoyed it more then.
This is not a book about autism though. It's more of a typical YA contemporary (for a younger YA audience) that just happens to have an autistic main character, which I thought was very good because it might make more non-autistic teens pick up this book and learn about autism in girls.
I gave this two stars because other than the main character, the other characters weren't very well-developed. There was little to no explanation about why they were the way they were. I also felt like the pacing could've been better: the beginning and middle of the book were quite slow and nothing really happened, and the ending felt rushed and all over the place.
The romance was realistic for once! A new relationship between two fifteen-year-olds is often a bit awkward (in my experience anyway), and this is one of the few books that manages to handle this realistically. However, the love interest was massively underdeveloped and I wish we could've learned more about his ADHD. I also had no idea why they liked each other. From her point of view, he was good-looking and that's what drew her to him (realistic for a 15-year-old girl, but still annoying). I have no idea what he liked about her. I can make guesses, but I feel like it should've been talked about more.
Overall, good book for young teens who like YA contemporary. ...more
Jan 30, 2017 Joséphine (Word Revel) rated it really liked it
Shelves: review-copies, genre-contemporary, dating, grandparents, diverse-authors, horses, friendship, published-2017, text-fiction, own-voices
Note: I received an advanced reading copy from a local distributor in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Initial thoughts: I really liked The State of Grace. While I've had friends with Asperger's Syndrome/autism, and knew that they struggled with social interactions, I didn't realise how drained they could feel at the end of the day. Reading this book based on the author's own experiences gave me a greater insight into such exp Note: I received an advanced reading copy from a local distributor in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Initial thoughts: I really liked The State of Grace. While I've had friends with Asperger's Syndrome/autism, and knew that they struggled with social interactions, I didn't realise how drained they could feel at the end of the day. Reading this book based on the author's own experiences gave me a greater insight into such experiences. It was interesting seeing things through Grace's perspective, how she processed her surroundings, as well as her general thought processes. I also loved her friendship with Anna, and how she found solace with her horse, Mabel. The plot itself was pretty straight-forward, though there still were some parts that gave rise to plenty of excitement. ...more
Jan 30, 2017 Edel rated it it was amazing
This was an intriguing story about a teenager called Grace who has Aspergers . Not being familiar with Aspergers this was a fascinating look into the life of a teenager who had experience with this . I love that we see the story from Grace's perspective so we see how it effects her day to day life at school and hear the thoughts and fears going around in her head as she interacts with others , and how everyday pressure and stress effect her and what helped her during those times . Grace is a swe
This was an intriguing story about a teenager called Grace who has Aspergers . Not being familiar with Aspergers this was a fascinating look into the life of a teenager who had experience with this . I love that we see the story from Grace's perspective so we see how it effects her day to day life at school and hear the thoughts and fears going around in her head as she interacts with others , and how everyday pressure and stress effect her and what helped her during those times . Grace is a sweet girl with a big heart who loves her family and friends and animals but I think she struggled with her dad not being around much which felt like it made her more anxious . This was an awesome story with a delightful and inspirational main character . I would recommend this book to everyone.
I received this book for review from the lovely people over at Lovereading4kids.co.uk .
Jun 20, 2017 Alessandra Crivelli rated it it was ok
Shelves: mental-health, realistic-fiction
This book didn't really find its way to me.
I don't know if it's the writing or it just wasn't the right time for this story but I really didn't enjoy it or even care about the MC. I couldn't really get into this book!
The writing didn't compel me.
The main characters didn't stick with me.
And I generally wasn't really interested about the storyline.
I know this book has like tons of good reviews but it just didn't leave me with anything.
I AM SORRY! Probably I am going to read again in the futu This book didn't really find its way to me.
I AM SORRY! Probably I am going to read again in the future but for now I had to give it a 2 stars. ...more
Dec 16, 2016 Carlie Sorosiak rated it it was amazing
Truly delightful and incredibly touching. I adored Grace's voice, and the smooth way this story unfolds. It's an important book; Grace has Asperger's, and we get a huge glimpse into the way she views the world. The State of Grace also features a fantastic horse named Mabel who is an absolute star. Place this at the top of your contemporary YA TBR pile for 2017. Truly delightful and incredibly touching. I adored Grace's voice, and the smooth way this story unfolds. It's an important book; Grace has Asperger's, and we get a huge glimpse into the way she views the world. The State of Grace also features a fantastic horse named Mabel who is an absolute star. Place this at the top of your contemporary YA TBR pile for 2017. ...more
Apr 26, 2017 D.J. rated it it was amazing
Absolutely wonderful read! As a person with autism and a mother of a teen with autism I felt that this novel manages to show what life is like for a teen with autism without stereotyping. I wish this book had been around when I was a teen so I could have brandished it at people as a way to try explain my behaviours when I wasn't able to. Absolutely wonderful read! As a person with autism and a mother of a teen with autism I felt that this novel manages to show what life is like for a teen with autism without stereotyping. I wish this book had been around when I was a teen so I could have brandished it at people as a way to try explain my behaviours when I wasn't able to. ...more
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Quotes from The State of Grace
"The day you stop learning, my love, is the day you stop living." — 3 likes
"And I think for a moment, because people don't actually ask that very often. They tell me what they think I feel because they've read it in books, or they say incredible things like "autistic people have no sense of humour or imagination or empathy" when I'm standing right there beside them (and one day I'm going to point out that that is more than a little bit rude, not to mention Not Even True) or they -- even worse -- talk to me like I'm about five, and can't understand.
"It's like living with all your senses turned up to full volume all the time," I say. "And it's like living life in a different language, so you can't ever quite relax because even when you think you're fluent it's still using a different part of your brain so by the end of the day you're exhausted." — 3 likes