Reviews

An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson

emnem's review against another edition

dark informative mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

yggdrasil_dreams's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

4.0

A haunting gothic love story.
This was an interesting read. I disliked Carmilla to begin with, but as I read more of her POV, I grew to understand her a bit more.
I feel like the ending is set up in a way that it could be the end or it could very well be continued. I would be interested to find out what happens next for Carmilla and Laura. Especially under Magdalena's guidance.
Thank you for the arc to netgalley and little brown books/ orbit UK.

klynnemeth's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

lzcvgdn's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

chenoa552's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

mickeyzbookz's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

magicinthemoon's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cassie1418's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

sagittaaureus's review against another edition

dark informative mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

Full review to come.

arminam's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

I'll start by saying that this is very VERY loosely based on Carmilla, and by that I mean only characters' names and the presence of vampires are shared by both. I recommend thinking of this as an original work and going in with no preconceptions.

This is definitely more of a character-driven work, you really get to know Laura, Carmilla and De Lafontaine, as well as their interpersonal relationships. Not much plot, but that's not a problem to me.

My favourite aspect of this book is for sure Laura and Carmilla's relationship. They're rivals and they kinda hate each other, but it also motivates them to be better poets, BUT ALSO they are infuriatingly attracted to each other. And it all leads to a great romantic (and kinky) relationship. Amazing give me ten more

I really dislike De Lafontaine as a person but she makes for a fascinating character. Like, I can see why the girls admire her so much and seek her approval, and at the same time how her relationship with Carmilla is so inappropriate and crossing so many boundaries.

Anyway, all in all it was a very good read and I highly recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit for providing me an e-copy.