Three weddings. Three funerals. Alessa’s gift from the gods is supposed to magnify a partner’s magic, not kill every suitor she touches.
Now, with only weeks left until a hungry swarm of demons devours everything on her island home, Alessa is running out of time to find a partner and stop the invasion. When a powerful priest convinces the faithful that killing Alessa is the island’s only hope, her own soldiers try to assassinate her.
Desperate to survive, Alessa hires Dante, a cynical outcast marked as a killer, to become her personal bodyguard. But as rebellion explodes outside the gates, Dante’s dark secrets may be the biggest betrayal. He holds the key to her survival and her heart, but is he the one person who can help her master her gift or destroy her once and for all?
Emily Thiede's exciting fantasy debut, This Vicious Grace, will keep readers turning the pages until the devastating conclusion and leave them primed for more!
The series
In a world where the divine and deadly intertwine, The Last Finestra series unfolds a hauntingly intricate tale of power, loss, and forbidden love. Alessa is cursed with a magical gift that should save her people—but instead, it kills every suitor who touches her. Marked by tragedy and left to navigate a life of isolation, she must come to terms with her powers and the consequences they carry. But when danger rises and alliances become as frail as the people around her, Alessa’s only hope lies in a bodyguard, Dante, whose own dark past holds secrets that could shatter everything she believes in.
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This series draws readers into a beautifully dark world where nothing is as it seems. Alessa’s journey is one of self-discovery, as she faces not only external forces but the internal battle of trusting herself in a society that has turned against her. With every step, the stakes rise higher, and the shadow of betrayal looms large.
Thiede’s world-building is as complex and layered as the emotions that drive her characters. The lush settings are steeped in mystery, magic, and danger, creating a world that feels both familiar and otherworldly. From high tension to tender moments, the story seamlessly blends action, romance, and myth in a way that resonates long after the final page.
At the heart of The Last Finestra lies the exploration of identity, power, and sacrifice. As Alessa grapples with the truth about her gift, she must decide if her fate is something she can control—or if it will control her. The tension between duty and desire, survival and self-identity, makes for a narrative that feels both timeless and profoundly relevant.
With its immersive world and complex characters, The Last Finestra series is an unforgettable journey for readers who crave a deep, emotional fantasy with an edge. This is a world where magic is both a gift and a curse, and where love can be both a salvation and a peril.
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