AUTHOR

Emily Thiede

Teen & Young Adult | Science Fiction & Fantasy

EMILY THIEDE is the author of This Vicious Grace. A former public school teacher, Emily teaches creative writing and serves on the board for Writer House, a writing nonprofit, co-hosts the Basic Pitches podcast, and loves fostering kittens and getting lost in the woods near her home in central Virginia. You can find her across social media @EKTWrites and at www.ekthiede.com Praise for THIS VICIOUS GRACE: "Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger." ―Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author A Summer 2022 Kids’ Indie Next Pick 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 "Thiede's mesmerizing debut weaves political intrigue, power struggles, and faith with intense romance in this immersive series opener." - Publishers Weekly "Thiede’s dramatic and fantastical debut is artfully colored with Italian-inspired lore." - Kirkus Reviews "This Vicious Grace is impossible to forget--a superb and captivating YA fantasy with wit, charm and a romance readers will swoon over." - Shelf Awareness