A review by katipheria
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.25

(Reviewed 5.0 1st read October 2023)

This is such a cute book. The world building feels like a combination of fantasy and modern (there's
an accounting office within the "bad guy's" massive, castle-esque manor that's hidden by magic
) in a way that actually blends well, if a bit goofy. It doesn't take itself too seriously in that regard, but it also doesn't come across as sloppy or poorly designed.

While the overall story is quite light-hearted and even silly, there are a few heavier plot points
such as the death of a child and an attempted rape
but they are written rather tastefully and aren't dragged out or made unnecessarily explicit.

The book does set itself up to be a series at the end by leaving a bit of a cliffhanger and plenty of loose ends. From my understanding, there will be two more books and I will definitely be picking them up when they're released.

(Reviewed 4.25 2nd read October 2024)

I reread this book for a refresh to prepare for the recently released Apprentice to the Villain, and while I do still find the overall story quite charming, this time around I found myself a bit agitated with MC Evie's childishness.

I know it's for the plot, but sometimes the way Evie speaks to the Villain (the love interest/her BOSS!) leaves me dumbfounded. Don't use blatant innuendos with your boss, Evie!

However, I still found the rest of the cast absolutely endearing and enjoyed the book the 2nd time around regardless. Perhaps I'm simply feeling much more critical this time, but overall I would still recommend this to someone looking for something unserious and fun.
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