Alessa and Dante did it- they defeated the evil threatening their island. Yet their victory has come at a terrible cost. Dante barely escaped death and finds himself without his powers. While Alessa tries to help, she has her own struggles to deal with. Can their romance survive the traumatic events they went through? Soon, it becomes clear that the evil is spreading to other islands. Dante and Alessa must work together to rally their friends for one last epic battle. 

This Cursed Light is a fantastic conclusion to The Last Finestra duology. I really enjoyed This Vicious Grace, but I loved This Cursed Light even more! Readers already know and love these characters, so the interactions are filled with even more heart and humor. In this book, the worldbuilding was expanded and interesting details were woven in. The writing was filled with witty banter and simply hilarious. I found myself highlighting multiple funny quotes and romantic sections. 

Dante and Alessa’s romance is so heartfelt and I loved that we got to see what their romance looks like after the villains have been defeated (or so they think). They are both compelling characters who will do anything to protect the people they care about. I really loved seeing more about Dante’s past and what it means to have always been treated as different. The side characters are incredible! I particularly enjoyed Kaleb and Adrick’s relationship and character growth.

I would highly recommend this duology, especially for fans of Allison Saft and Rebecca Ross. I’m looking forward to seeing what Emily Thiede writes next! Thank you to Emily Thiede, Wednesday Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.