A review by bookishlychar
Lessons in Corruption by Giana Darling

challenging dark tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I'm not usually a fan of the teacher/student trope, but in this book, it didn't bother me as much. I think it was because there was such a strong connection between these two before the teacher/student relationship was discovered and because King has been forced to grow up a lot faster than he is age-wise. Cressida came into their relationship with a lot of preconceived notions about both King and herself. I loved how King dealt with her temper and outburst, while at the same time challenging her to come out of her shell of "prim and proper" she has been forced to live. At the same time, I loved Cressida's temper and how she stood up for herself. Instead of a damsel in distress, she had a backbone and was strong-willed. 

I liked the dynamics of found family in the motorcycle club, and how they welcomed Cressida into the fold. The group gave her the love and acceptance that she had been looking for with her family. 

This was truly an enjoyable read. I thought this book was great, and look forward to reading more in this series! 

read if you like: bikers, age gap, student/teacher