EMILY THIEDE is the author of This Vicious Grace, and the upcoming This Cursed Light. Her debut, This Vicious Grace, hailed as “One of the best fantasies of 2022” by Buzzfeed, is a 2023 Southern Book Prize Finalist, an Indie Next Pick, Barnes and Noble YA Bookclub pick, and is being translated into a dozen languages.
“Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger.” —Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“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
“A remarkably fresh debut, This Vicious Grace is an absolute delight from cover to cover. Its rich, transportive world sparkles on every page, and I was spirited away by Thiede’s beautifully rendered cast. I would follow Alessa and Dante anywhere, and can’t wait for their next adventure.” – Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Beasts of Prey
PRAISE FOR THIS VICIOUS GRACE
Paste Magazine, “The Best YA Books of 2022”
Oprah Daily, “Top 25 Fantasy Books of 2022”
Seventeen, “Best YA Books of 2022″
Buzzfeed, “25 Book Recommendations for The Holiday Season”
Epic Reads, “The 21 Most Anticipated YA Books to Read in June”
Frolic, “Our Top 10 YA Reads for June“
Goodreads, “The 68 Most Anticipated YA Novels of 2022” and “The Can’t-Hardly-Wait Young Adult Books of June”
Gizmodo, “58 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books for Your Summer Reading Pleasure”
Nerd Daily, ” Upcoming YA Book Releases to Add to Your TBR” and “24 Debut Releases To Get Your Hands On In 2022”
PopSugar, “Books by Women Writers Are Absolute Must Reads in 2022”
Nerdist, “13 Brilliant Books to Bring You Joy This June”
United by Pop, “Exciting New YA Reads For June 2022″
“One of the best fantasies of the year.” – Buzzfeed
Emily is represented by Chelsea Eberly at the Greenhouse Literary Agency.
THIS VICIOUS GRACE
“Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger.”- Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger.”- Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“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
“Filled with witty banter, unlikely friendships, a swoon-worthy romance, and high stakes tension, Emily Thiede creates an immersive fantasy world … that will captivate readers until the very last page…”
– Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge
“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
“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, author of Down Comes the Night
Where to find Emily:
Twitter: @ektwrites
IG: @ektwrites
Facebook: E.K. Thiede
Rep:
Chelsea Eberly
Greenhouse Literary Agency