zarazahavah's profile picture

zarazahavah 's review for:

An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson
2.75
adventurous dark medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I fundamentally have a problem with this book in that it claims to be a modern retelling of carmilla yet keeps nothing but the character names. The characterization, themes, etc are all so wildly different that it feels like false advertising to call it Carmilla - it’s cool to write your own story! Just don’t call it something it’s not to market it you know? I also just thought it was annoying how the characters so willingly give up their autonomy and never actually make decisions for themselves