This Vicious Grace Paperback
This Vicious Grace Paperback
Our readers rate this: š¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļø (3 Peppers)
Hereās why:
In This Vicious Grace, romantic tension builds into clearly on-page intimate moments with moderate detail, balanced thoughtfully alongside political intrigue, world-building, and character growth. The heat enhances the emotional stakes without overtaking the story, making it a solid middle-spice romantasy pick. š¤
"One of the best fantasies of the year." -Ā Buzzfeed
"Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger." āTamora Pierce, #1Ā New York TimesĀ bestselling author
Emily Thiede's exciting romantasy debut,Ā This Vicious Grace, will keep readers turning the pages until the devastating conclusion and leave them primed for more!
Three weddings. Three funerals. Alessaās gift from the gods is supposed to magnify a partnerās 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 islandās 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, Danteās 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?
"Remixing all the best parts of a dark fantasy and a romantic comedy,Ā This Vicious GraceĀ is a wonderfully fun time from start to finish, with lush, complex worldbuilding, intensely relatable characters, and relationships that are easy to root for." āHannah Whitten,Ā New York TimesĀ bestselling author ofĀ For The Wolf
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SPICE SCALE
SPICE SCALE
š¶ļø 1 Pepper ā Barely a Spark
What to expect:
- Subtle romantic tension
- Hand brushes, lingering looks, emotional connection
- Fade-to-black moments or implied affection
Perfect for:
Fantasy lovers who want plot-first stories with just a whisper of romance.
š¶ļøš¶ļø 2 Peppers ā Soft Heat
What to expect:
- Kissing, yearning, and physical closeness
- Romance takes center stage, but details stay gentle
- Intimacy is suggested rather than shown
Perfect for:
Readers who enjoy romance but prefer things cozy, sweet, and low-heat.
š¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļø 3 Peppers ā Noticeably Spicy
What to expect:
- On-page intimate scenes with moderate detail
- A balance of story, emotion, and physical connection
- Heat that feels intentional, not overwhelming
Perfect for:
Romantasy readers who want chemistry you can feel without it taking over the plot.
š¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļø 4 Peppers ā High Heat
What to expect:
- Frequent and detailed intimate scenes
- Strong physical tension woven throughout the story
- Desire, attraction, and connection are front and center
Perfect for:
Readers who like their fantasy rich with passion and arenāt afraid of intensity.
š¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļøš¶ļø 5 Peppers ā Extra Spicy
What to expect:
- Explicit, on-page intimacy with vivid detail
- Multiple scenes and sustained heat
- The spice is a major element of the reading experience. May include some considered taboo elements.
Perfect for:
Seasoned spice lovers who want maximum heat alongside their magic, monsters, or morally grey love interests.
āØ Important Nox & Novel Notes
Because transparency is kind of our thing:
- š¶ļø Ratings reflect on-page detail and frequency, not just vibes
- š¶ļø Emotional intensity ā spice (but weāll tell you when both show up)
- š¶ļø Trope-heavy books may feel hotterāthis scale keeps it honest
- š¶ļø When in doubt, we round up, never down
SPICE & CONTENT NOTE
SPICE & CONTENT NOTE
Books listed outside of our mystery selections are not guaranteed to be low-spice. While we do our best to curate with care, spice levels can vary by author, genre, and reader interpretation.
If spice level is something youāre concerned about, we strongly recommend checking reviews or spice guides (shoutout to Google & BookTokĀ ) prior to purchasing.
As always, books may contain profanity, mature themes, and descriptive or explicit content. Reader discretion is advised, and we recommend these titles for readers 18+.
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Nox & Novel is a fantasy book subscription created by readers, for readers. Each box is thoughtfully curated with immersive stories and elevated bookish goods designed to slow you down and pull you into another world. We focus on plot-driven, low-spice fantasy that values storytelling, atmosphere, and the quiet magic found between pages.
Every box is an invitation to escapeāintentionally, beautifully, and without overwhelm.
RETURNS/EXCHANGES
RETURNS/EXCHANGES
Due to the curated and limited nature of our subscription boxes and add-ons, all sales are final. We do not accept returns or exchanges.
Additionally, some books may be titles youāve already read, as we have no way of tracking individual reading histories. This is not considered a defect or eligible for return.
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