A review by lizshayne
A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee

challenging dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This book is, in theory, my jam in the sense that it's creepy schools and hauntings and overeducated and deeply pretentious students (for whom I have a soft spot...for what may be obvious reasons). Dark academia is a vibe and I am here for it.

It's also not entirely my jam in the sense that I prefer my horror
to be real rather than the real horror was the friends we made along the way
.

It was one of those where the atmosphere was a good match and the story that the author was interested in telling...not so much.