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A review by kba76
An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-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
4.25
While I’m not entirely convinced by the dark academia label, this was a thoroughly entertaining book.
Lennon has spent her life running away from her problems. When she finds her fiancé having sex with her friend in the bathroom of their home it’s only natural that she decides to leave. What is not usual is the fact that she then takes receipt of a strange phone call inviting her to an interview at Drayton, a college that nobody has heard of.
Curious, Lennon sees this as an opportunity to prove her worth. However, the interview and test is like nothing she has encountered before. For reasons she is unsure of, she passes and begins her studies.
Drayton is a college like no other. Every student is skilled in the art of persuasion and there are many suggestions that Lennon may well be one of the most gifted…of course, things don’t go that smoothly and Lennon has a lot of learning to do before she can tap into her potential.
There’s twists and turns aplenty. Some chilling scenes showing the risk of manipulating others, and some interesting magical elements linking to the concept of travel.
Aside from the mawkish ending - by that time I felt she needed to have drawn a line on her feelings for Dante - this was cleverly constructed and definitely a recommended read (though it did feel like something of a misdirection).
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review it before publication.
Lennon has spent her life running away from her problems. When she finds her fiancé having sex with her friend in the bathroom of their home it’s only natural that she decides to leave. What is not usual is the fact that she then takes receipt of a strange phone call inviting her to an interview at Drayton, a college that nobody has heard of.
Curious, Lennon sees this as an opportunity to prove her worth. However, the interview and test is like nothing she has encountered before. For reasons she is unsure of, she passes and begins her studies.
Drayton is a college like no other. Every student is skilled in the art of persuasion and there are many suggestions that Lennon may well be one of the most gifted…of course, things don’t go that smoothly and Lennon has a lot of learning to do before she can tap into her potential.
There’s twists and turns aplenty. Some chilling scenes showing the risk of manipulating others, and some interesting magical elements linking to the concept of travel.
Aside from the mawkish ending - by that time I felt she needed to have drawn a line on her feelings for Dante - this was cleverly constructed and definitely a recommended read (though it did feel like something of a misdirection).
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review it before publication.