The highly-anticipated sequel to the epic romance hailed as one of the best fantasies of the year!
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.
In This Cursed LightDesperate for answers, Dante enlists Alessa and their friends to find the exiled ghiotte in hopes of restoring his powers and combining forces with them 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 is he 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?
In This Cursed Light, Dante and Alessa face their most daunting challenge yet when the Gods demand they prove their worth by choosing the ultimate sacrifice to save humanity, once and for all.
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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