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A review by finickyreader
An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
*TW: for toxic, unbalanced relationships. Unhealthy relationship between teacher/student.*
An Education in Malice - if I'm not mistaken - is a retelling of Carmilla (a classic I have not read as of yet). I have to say the way S.T. Gibson writes is beautiful. She has a very expressive tone to her storytelling that makes it very easy for the reader to picture the characters, their actions, and their surroundings.
Now, this book was all about obsession. Obsession between Del Lafontaine and Carmilla, Laura, and Carmilla, or all three of each other as one. It was interesting to see how they all spiraled towards each other so quickly! The dual POV with Laura and Carmilla helped with the story and how all-consuming they were to each other - though I would have liked to have a few chapters dedicated to Del Lafontaine as I felt like reading her thoughts would have made a specific part in the book better (from the Halloween party and onward)
Overall, I enjoyed the book. I recommend this to anyone who is in the mood for a sapphic dark and toxic romance with vampires.
*Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to receive this ARC*
An Education in Malice - if I'm not mistaken - is a retelling of Carmilla (a classic I have not read as of yet). I have to say the way S.T. Gibson writes is beautiful. She has a very expressive tone to her storytelling that makes it very easy for the reader to picture the characters, their actions, and their surroundings.
Now, this book was all about obsession. Obsession between Del Lafontaine and Carmilla, Laura, and Carmilla, or all three of each other as one. It was interesting to see how they all spiraled towards each other so quickly! The dual POV with Laura and Carmilla helped with the story and how all-consuming they were to each other - though I would have liked to have a few chapters dedicated to Del Lafontaine as I felt like reading her thoughts would have made a specific part in the book better (from the Halloween party and onward)
Overall, I enjoyed the book. I recommend this to anyone who is in the mood for a sapphic dark and toxic romance with vampires.
*Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to receive this ARC*