A review by li_bbrary
This Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This was such a fun read. Despite it taking me a while to finish it, I really enjoyed my reading experience. Emily Thiede seamlessly blended the romance and fantasy genres, creating a fleshed out magic system and a romantic comedy that I desperately need to see onscreen. Dante and Alessa’s chemistry danced off the page and I found myself giggling on multiple occasions. 

Thiede’s writing was reminiscent of Gina Chen’s. It was modern, and felt like I was reading a fantasy that takes place in current day. It was witty, and smart, and Thiede’s use of crude metaphors was the cherry on top. Despite how funny and romantic it was, I also cried more than once. I feel so deeply for the characters, and can’t wait to see how the journey continues in book two.
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