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A review by savanah
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Really like the description of Once Upon a Time-like and thought it was accurate. I also somewhat got Howl’s Moving Castle vibes reading it as well (in a very good way).
This book is part of a series, which I was not aware of and was confused as I reached the end. Overall a very fun and entertaining read, it was cute and funny, while still featuring some heavy topics. I loved the swap between their perspectives which was very convincing and set the vibe for the tone. The occasional break of the fourth wall was a touch jarring (the narrator occasionally refers to a “you”). Good amount of back story and information so it was never info-dumping, but still provided enough information at the right times to build the world.
This book is part of a series, which I was not aware of and was confused as I reached the end. Overall a very fun and entertaining read, it was cute and funny, while still featuring some heavy topics. I loved the swap between their perspectives which was very convincing and set the vibe for the tone. The occasional break of the fourth wall was a touch jarring (the narrator occasionally refers to a “you”). Good amount of back story and information so it was never info-dumping, but still provided enough information at the right times to build the world.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Alcoholism, Body horror, Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Sexual assault, Torture, and Abandonment