A review by sassafrasscommon
An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson

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

2.75

I really wanted to love this story so much more. Gibson’s prose and atmospheric descriptions are wonderful and lush, but the story felt so lacking. I lost steam around the midway point, realizing that I wasn’t truly sure what either of our MC’s wanted and what was stopping them from getting it. The climax was deflated and lacking in tension. I didn’t care for the characters as they fell flat for me. 
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