This Vicious Grace

Name: This Vicious Grace
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SKU: 9781399700153
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the romantic, unforgettable fantasy debut of the year

By Emily Thiede

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Summary

In This Vicious Grace, the protagonist struggles with a unique ability that sets her apart, yet also inadvertently alienates her from those around her. Tasked with an enormous responsibility, she finds herself facing unexpected threats and must learn to trust unlikely allies. The story weaves together themes of identity, power, and the complexities of human relationships, all set against a richly crafted world.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this Young Adult novel if you love stories with a strong female protagonist facing extraordinary challenges in a world filled with magic and intrigue. It weaves a tale of survival, power, and unlikely alliances, perfect for readers who relish narratives that blend action, romance, and thrilling twists. Fans of character-driven fantasy will find this book particularly captivating.

Her gift can save, or it can kill, in this exciting young adult fantasy from debut author Emily Thiede: Alessa's gift is supposed to magnify a partner's magic, not kill every suitor she touches. But with only weeks left before demons attack her island home, she must figure out how to use her gift, or risk losing everything . . .

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Her gift can save . . . or it can kill.

'Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger' Tamora Pierce

Three weddings. Three funerals. Alessa's gift from the gods is supposed to magnify a partner's magic, not kill every suitor she touches.

Now, with only weeks left until a hungry swarm of demons devours everything on her island home, Alessa is running out of time to find a partner and stop the invasion. When a powerful priest convinces the faithful that killing Alessa is the island's only hope, her own soldiers try to assassinate her.

Desperate to survive, Alessa hires Dante, a cynical outcast marked as a killer, to become her personal bodyguard. But as rebellion explodes outside the gates, Dante's dark secrets may be the biggest betrayal. He holds the key to her survival and her heart, but is he the one person who can help her master her gift or destroy her once and for all?

Serpent & Dove meets The Bodyguard in this romantic, thrilling fantasy debut!

PRAISE FOR This Vicious Grace

'A wonderfully fun time from start to finish' Hannah Whitten

'The perfect blend of humour and heart' Allison Saft

'This book is incredible' Lauren Blackwood

'Remarkably fresh' Ayana Gray

'Sure to be a favourite for fans of Stephanie Garber, Leigh Bardugo and Kerri Maniscalco' Lyndall Clipstone

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

This Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede has received praise for its vibrant world-building and engaging narrative. The book is described as passionately riveting and adeptly blends dark fantasy with romantic comedy, creating an irresistible mix of high-stakes danger and lush, relatable characters. Set in an Italian-inspired world, it features compelling wit, banter, and a central romance that sizzles alongside themes of connection and longing. Critics highlight the novel's ability to captivate readers through its rich imagination and suspenseful storytelling, making it a standout debut in the young adult fantasy genre.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399700153

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodderscape

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 448

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Contemporary Romance Emily Thiede Fiction Forbidden Romance Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Young Adult

About the Author

Emily Thiede is the author of This Vicious Grace. A former school teacher, Emily is a creative writing instructor and board member for Writer House, a local nonprofit, and a co-host of the Basic Pitches podcast. When she isn't writing, Emily enjoys exploring second-hand bookstores, fostering rescue kittens, and getting lost in the woods near her home in central Virginia. You can find her across social media platforms @ektwrites and on her website, www.ekthiede.com.

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