A review by leahlovesloslibros
A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was the perfect dark academia, witchy, psychological mix that I needed during spooky season. There was just enough mystery that it kept me guessing all the way through, and the dark vibes were everything I want when I read these types of books. It definitely did not shy away from graphic descriptions of deaths and torture. There was also a lot of discussion surrounding mental illness and instability, especially of the main character, Felicity, which of course led to an unreliable narrator. 

Of course we can't forget the queer romance as well. In addition to the MC and her dead girlfriend (both lesbians), we have a Black side character and a non-binary side character. While I still would have liked even more diversity, this was a good start. 

I would definitely read another book by this author, especially if it were similar in genre. 
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