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This Cursed Light
On sale
5th December 2023
Price: £18.99
‘I loved the book!! Fantastic ending to a fantastic series’ Jodi Picoult
When the gods make the rules, the players must choose: sacrifice their love to save the world … or choose love and let it burn?
Six months after saving their island from destruction and almost losing Dante, Alessa is ready to live happily ever after with her former bodyguard. But Dante can’t rest, haunted by a conviction that the gods aren’t finished with them yet. And without his powers, the next kiss from Alessa could kill him.
Desperate for answers, Dante enlists Alessa and their friends to find the exiled ghiotte in hopes of restoring his powers and combining forces to create the only army powerful enough to save them all. But Alessa is hiding a deadly consequence of their last fight-a growing darkness that’s consuming her mind-and their destination holds more dangers than anyone bargained for. In the mysterious city of the banished, Dante will uncover secrets, lies, and ghosts from his past that force him to ask himself: Which side am I on?
When the gods reveal their final test, Dante and Alessa will be the world’s last defense. But if they are the keys to saving the world, will their love be the price of victory?
This Cursed Light is the heart-pounding sequel to This Vicious Grace – perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Leigh Bardugo and Kerri Maniscalco.
PRAISE FOR THIS VICIOUS GRACE
‘Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger’ Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author
‘The perfect blend of humour and heart’ Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic
‘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
When the gods make the rules, the players must choose: sacrifice their love to save the world … or choose love and let it burn?
Six months after saving their island from destruction and almost losing Dante, Alessa is ready to live happily ever after with her former bodyguard. But Dante can’t rest, haunted by a conviction that the gods aren’t finished with them yet. And without his powers, the next kiss from Alessa could kill him.
Desperate for answers, Dante enlists Alessa and their friends to find the exiled ghiotte in hopes of restoring his powers and combining forces to create the only army powerful enough to save them all. But Alessa is hiding a deadly consequence of their last fight-a growing darkness that’s consuming her mind-and their destination holds more dangers than anyone bargained for. In the mysterious city of the banished, Dante will uncover secrets, lies, and ghosts from his past that force him to ask himself: Which side am I on?
When the gods reveal their final test, Dante and Alessa will be the world’s last defense. But if they are the keys to saving the world, will their love be the price of victory?
This Cursed Light is the heart-pounding sequel to This Vicious Grace – perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Leigh Bardugo and Kerri Maniscalco.
PRAISE FOR THIS VICIOUS GRACE
‘Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger’ Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author
‘The perfect blend of humour and heart’ Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic
‘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
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Reviews
** PRAISE FOR EMILY THIEDE **
This book is incredible! The banter, the romance, the tension! I couldn't get enough!
A remarkably fresh debut, This Vicious Grace is an absolute delight from cover to cover
A richly imagined world featuring a slow burn, sizzling romance and a conflict that crackles with magic
Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger
From the lush setting to dire stakes and whip-smart banter, This Vicious Grace is romantic, suspenseful, and utterly unforgettable
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!
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
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.
Gorgeously atmospheric and effortlessly romantic
Quick witted and action packed with a bodyguard romance that's equally as supportive and warm as it is angsty and fun, This Vicious Grace . . . is about to become your newest YA fantasy obsession
One of the best fantasies of the year
I loved the book!! Fantastic ending to a fantastic series
Transportive and atmospheric romantasy ... There's a huge amount of warmth and love in this duology, not to mention a spirited camaraderie between the characters that makes them feel like a family. Complicated, yes. But what family isn't? And it's the found family at the centre of the story that will linger in readers' hearts long after the book's satisfying end
Exhilarating ... A rewarding, passionate, and beautifully characterized duology closer