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A review by bittennailbooks
An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Indulgent, dark, and deliciously sacrilege, another unforgettable installment from A Dowry of Blood.
Thumbs up: With dark academia being all the rage and Gibson's penchant for gorgeous prose, I was keenly awaiting "A Education in Malice." It delivered on being a great addition to this world with its harrowing and bleak portrayal of sapphic girlhood. The religious overtones and injection of kinky power dynamics really brought this book home.
Thumbs down: I do feel that this doesn't stand as strongly as the first novel did. The storyline felt a bit younger and the ending was a bit lukewarm for such a strong start.
Was it a nail biter? For it leading it's reader through the dark and gloomy Massachusetts, it will certainly leave you feeling a bit hot under the collar. 4/5
Thumbs up: With dark academia being all the rage and Gibson's penchant for gorgeous prose, I was keenly awaiting "A Education in Malice." It delivered on being a great addition to this world with its harrowing and bleak portrayal of sapphic girlhood. The religious overtones and injection of kinky power dynamics really brought this book home.
Thumbs down: I do feel that this doesn't stand as strongly as the first novel did. The storyline felt a bit younger and the ending was a bit lukewarm for such a strong start.
Was it a nail biter? For it leading it's reader through the dark and gloomy Massachusetts, it will certainly leave you feeling a bit hot under the collar. 4/5