This Vicious Grace

Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger ― Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Remixing all the best parts of a dark fantasy and a romantic comedy, This Vicious Grace is a wonderfully fun time from start to finish, with lush, complex worldbuilding, intensely relatable characters, and relationships that are easy to root for ― Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For The Wolf

Filled with witty banter, unlikely friendships, a swoon-worthy romance, and high stakes tension, Emily Thiede creates an immersive fantasy world inspired by the sun-drenched Amalfi coast that will captivate readers until the very last page. Sure to be a favourite for fans of Stephanie Garber, Leigh Bargudo, and Kerri Maniscalco ― Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge

A richly imagined world featuring a slow burn, sizzling romance and a conflict that crackles with magic ― Elle Cosimano, award-winning author of Seasons of the Storm

From the lush setting to dire stakes and whip-smart banter, This Vicious Grace is romantic, suspenseful, and utterly unforgettable ― Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of the Reign of the Fallen series

The perfect blend of humor and heart, This Vicious Grace is a high-stakes romp that brims with deadly magic, sparkling chemistry, and the deep yearning for connection in an alienating world. Prepare to fall head-over-heels with Alessa and Dante! ― Allison Saft, author of Down Comes the Night

This book is incredible! The banter, the romance, the tension! I couldn't get enough! ― Lauren Blackwood, New York Times bestselling author of Within These Wicked Walls

A remarkably fresh debut, This Vicious Grace is an absolute delight from cover to cover. Its rich, transportive world sparkles on every page, and I was spirited away by Thiede's beautifully rendered cast. I would follow Alessa and Dante anywhere, and can't wait for their next adventure ― Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Beasts of Prey

One of the best fantasies of the year ― Buzzfeed

Thiede's dramatic and fantastical debut is artfully colored with Italian-inspired lore. ― Kirkus

This Vicious Grace is a thrilling new fantasy that had me glued to the page! I loved the lush, Italian-inspired setting on the brink of apocalypse, and the brave found family who have to save it. Emily Thiede has written a terrific, fast-paced debut with the highest stakes, sharp twists, and a sizzling central romance between Alessa, a girl whose god-given gift has become a deadly curse; and Dante, the mysterious and handsome bodyguard who has to protect her from her own people. ― Vanessa Len, author of Only a Monster

The complex and colourful world of the Finestra is delightfully rendered, all secret passages, religious fanatics and lemon-scented hot springs. Compulsively readable... It's especially recommended for fans of star-crossed romance ― SFX

Gorgeously atmospheric and effortlessly romantic, This Vicious Grace is a high stakes story with a central duo you truly miss when the book ends ― CultureFly

A delicious page-turner ― The Irish Times

A hefty fantasy with irresistible echoes of Frozen ― inews.co.uk