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.
** PRAISE FOR EMILY THIEDE ** I loved the book!! Fantastic ending to a fantastic series -- Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger * Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author * 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, 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 * A remarkably fresh debut, This Vicious Grace is an absolute delight from cover to cover * Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Beasts of Prey * 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 * 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 * 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 * Gorgeously atmospheric and effortlessly romantic * Culturefly * 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 * United by Pop * One of the best fantasies of the year * Buzzfeed * 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 * Culturefly * Exhilarating ... A rewarding, passionate, and beautifully characterized duology closer * Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) *