Everything you need to understand or teach This Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede.
This Vicious Grace is a fantasy novel that follows Alessa Paladino, the divine weapon of the gods. While she is meant to empower Fonte to fight the incoming apocalypse, her magical touch has killed all three of her choices, and the people are turning on her. Desperate to survive and prove herself, Alessa enlists the help of the mysterious Dante, a mercenary with a past that is more dangerous than she realizes. This novel explores themes of religion, self-worth, and community.