A review by melizzya
This Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede

adventurous emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

"The thing that scares men with power most is a woman with more of it." 

A solid 4-star book for me. A girl who kills everyone she touches? Sign me up! The Italian inspired fantasy world was perfect for summer and I LIVE for the banter between Alessa and Dante. A perfect bodyguard romance! Alessa is touch starved (no surprise) and doesn't shy away from naming her desires in hilarious ways. She feels so real and not like a cliché chosen one at all. 

My only critique is that the story is a bit slow at times and the plot didn't grip me that much. I don't feel crazy about the prequel, but do plan on finishing this duology one day.