{"product_id":"this-vicious-grace-9781399700153","title":"This Vicious Grace","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHer gift can save . . . or it can kill.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger'' Tamora Pierce\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree weddings. Three funerals. Alessa''s gift from the gods is supposed to magnify a partner''s magic, not kill every suitor she touches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesperate 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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSerpent \u0026amp; Dove\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eThe Bo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRiveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger\u003c\/b\u003e * Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author *\u003cbr\u003eRemixing all the best parts of a dark fantasy and a romantic comedy, \u003ci\u003eThis Vicious Grace\u003c\/i\u003e 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 *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFilled 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\u003c\/b\u003e * Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA richly imagined world featuring a slow burn, sizzling romance and a conflict that crackles with magic\u003c\/b\u003e * Elle Cosimano, award-winning author of Seasons of the Storm *\u003cbr\u003eFrom the lush setting to dire stakes and whip-smart banter, \u003ci\u003eThis Vicious Grace\u003c\/i\u003e is romantic, suspenseful, and utterly unforgettable * Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of the Reign of the Fallen series *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe perfect blend of humor and heart, \u003ci\u003eThis Vicious Grace\u003c\/i\u003e 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!\u003c\/b\u003e * Allison Saft, author of Down Comes the Night *\u003cbr\u003eThis book is incredible! The banter, the romance, the \u003ci\u003etension\u003c\/i\u003e! I couldn't get enough! * Lauren Blackwood, New York Times bestselling author of Within These Wicked Walls *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA remarkably fresh debut, \u003ci\u003eThis Vicious Grace\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003c\/b\u003e * Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Beasts of Prey *\u003cbr\u003eOne of the best fantasies of the year * Buzzfeed *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThiede's dramatic and fantastical debut is artfully colored with Italian-inspired lore.\u003c\/b\u003e * Kirkus *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis Vicious Grace\u003c\/i\u003e 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 *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 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\u003c\/b\u003e * SFX *\u003cbr\u003eGorgeously atmospheric and effortlessly romantic, \u003ci\u003eThis Vicious Grace\u003c\/i\u003e is a high stakes story with a central duo you truly miss when the book ends * CultureFly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA delicious page-turner\u003c\/b\u003e * The Irish Times *\u003cbr\u003eA hefty fantasy with irresistible echoes of \u003ci\u003eFrozen\u003c\/i\u003e * inews.co.uk *\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48885499363671,"sku":"9781399700153","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781399700153.jpg?v=1722536669","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/this-vicious-grace-9781399700153","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}