A review by ashley_mrose530
An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Honestly, this book has me at the edge of my seat the entire time and I loved every minute of it. 
Right off the bat, it set the creepy vibes perfectly with that scene of her mirror reflection. That caught my attention immediately and I wanted to know what that was all about. And this creepy vibe was maintained wonderfully throughout the book.
It also has this really intriguing magic system of persuasion that can also become telekinesis. It was really fascinating and something that I haven't really seen before. And that set off a bunch of questions about morality and really set our characters into the morally grey trope which I loved. I constantly questioned if what these characters were doing was actually right or not. I honestly think morally grey characters is one of my favorite tropes if it's done right.
I fully loved this book and its commentary on racist dynamics like appropriation and white people trying to use black people for their own gain were subtle but definitely still present and necessary within the context. It was truly a very thrilling read. 
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