A boy who is not what he seems, sworn to protect her. A girl with a deadly gift, thrust into a life she never wanted. You can choose to be better.'Īn Italian-influenced, intriguing and original fantasy set on an island that is besieged by demon hordes. 'I don't care what anyone says - your gift is a part of you, but it doesn't define you. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC I received in return for an honest review. 'Sure to be a favourite for fans of Stephanie Garber, Leigh Bardugo and Kerri Maniscalco' Lyndall Clipstone 'This book is incredible' Lauren Blackwood

'The perfect blend of humour and heart' Allison Saft 'A wonderfully fun time from start to finish' Hannah Whitten Serpent & Dove meets The Bodyguard in this romantic, thrilling fantasy debut! 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? But as rebellion explodes outside the gates, Dante's dark secrets may be the biggest betrayal. When a powerful priest convinces the faithful that killing Alessa is the island's only hope, her own soldiers try to assassinate her.ĭesperate to survive, Alessa hires Dante, a cynical outcast marked as a killer, to become her personal bodyguard. 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. Alessa's gift from the gods is supposed to magnify a partner's magic, not kill every suitor she touches.

'Riveting, passionate, and full of high stakes danger' Tamora Pierce

This vicious grace book