Alessa was chosen by the gods to help battle demons that will swarm her home. Only, why does she keep hurting everyone she tries to touch? The council and her people begin to doubt whether she is up to the task. Desperate, Alessa recruits a bodyguard to help her train and keep her safe from overzealous citizens. Dante and Alessa must use every strategy available to try and harness her magic in time. As doubt solidifies among her people, Alessa must access her powers or risk the destruction of everyone she loves. 

This Vicious Grace was a fantastic adventure! I already can’t wait to reread it. There were so many delightful moments throughout, using some of my favorite tropes. Alessa is a fierce heroine, never giving up even amongst insurmountable odds. I loved how her relationship with Dante grew as they were forced to reveal secrets to each other. There is a strong sense of found family, witty writing, and it was extremely well-paced. Thiede knows how to end each chapter on a cliff, ensuring that readers won’t be able to stop turning the pages! 

I would highly recommend This Vicious Grace! If you are a fan of Kerri Maniscalco, Shelby Mahurin, bodyguard romances, and action-packed adventure then you need to read This Vicious Grace. I can’t wait to see where the story goes next! Thank you to Emily Thiede, Wednesday Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.