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An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson

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danielcharlton's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad medium-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

4.0

talesofaliteraryaddict's review against another edition

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3.0

An Education in Malice is rich in description of the academic landscape. The relationship between Carmilla and Laura was the strength of the plot for me as the part I found most engaging. When you add in a controlling Professor in De Lafontaine you have a pseudo love triangle. I say pseudo because De Lafontaine reiterates a couple of times the boundaries with Carmilla, boundaries you're never quite certain if they're nearing being crossed.

I would have liked to have seen more discussion around the controlling elements as it seemed as if Carmilla wished to break free at numerous points before De Lafontaine did the 'noble' thing and left. I use the inverted commas because she had turned the girls lives upside down before making this decision.

That brings me to Isis, Isis whom should have felt like a villain but fell empty to me. The lack of sinister taunting (other than the bodies) and the last 8% death scene fell flat for me. Where vampires are the point of discussion I would've liked a tad more horror.

Overall I enjoyed but am glad i've read early via Netgalley as I won't be purchasing the Fairyloot edition

kelnicash's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

This book was SO WORTH THE 12 WEEK LIBRARY WAIT. Oh my god. The sapphic Carmilla retelling we all deserved! ST Gibson doesn’t ever let us down with her beautiful storytelling and characters. I loved the dual perspectives, and enemies to lovers is always a winning trope for me.

I would have given this five stars, however, the ending felt very rushed. Things were still happening up until the last ten pages and the suddenly it was just…over. And not in a cliffhanger, fun kind of way. It felt like “I need to end this right now”. I genuinely enjoyed every second other than that, and highly recommend it. It was a fantastic book.

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loraleicanread's review against another edition

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5.0

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tlevinia10's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious 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

5.0

amullen03's review against another edition

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4.0

This was a beautiful dark Sapphic book. I finished this book in one sitting. Laura comes to an exclusive school, but camilia does not like how she takes the attention of their teacher. That's because camilia has a special relationship amd the teacher is hiding a secret that terrifies the community.
It was so well rounded and I was sad when it was over. I wanted more for these character and this world.