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

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

3.75

ARC Review

A really well written and provocative story.

Laura leaves her Southern home behind for college at Saint Perpetua’s in Massachusetts and is quickly thrust into a deep academic rivalry which changes her life.

The story mainly revolves around Laura’s poetry studies and because of this features lots of beautiful prose. 
I really enjoyed the darker elements of the story and the strong character development. I would love to have attended the epic Halloween party described!

A faster pace would have seen it getting 5 stars.

Themes/tropes: Rivals to lovers, vampires, dark academia, sapphic romance, coming of age

2/5 🌶️ rating

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.