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A review by moonlitreading_
An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
“You and I are two sides of the same coin, Sheridan. I’m not sure how we were ever going to end up anywhere but here.”
When I found out An Education in Malice was based on Carmilla I knew I had to get my hands on it ASAP. This is my first S.T. Gibson book and I have to say her writing is just beautiful!!! I love the bisexual and lesbian rep.
This was a bit slow for me especially at first but I did enjoy the vibe of an all-girls college in the late 60’s with an academic rivalry between Laura and Carmilla. There is an attraction between them but their desperation for approval from their professor, De Lafontaine, was stronger. I knew their relationship was inevitable but it felt rushed to me how they got there.
An Education in Malice explores the toxic relationship between a teacher and her student and the power dynamics involved. I did not like De Lafontaine at all. I felt like the ending was too forgiving for her. After all the things Laura and especially Carmilla went through I don’t think what happened was punishment enough.
Thank you Netgalley and Redhook Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
When I found out An Education in Malice was based on Carmilla I knew I had to get my hands on it ASAP. This is my first S.T. Gibson book and I have to say her writing is just beautiful!!! I love the bisexual and lesbian rep.
This was a bit slow for me especially at first but I did enjoy the vibe of an all-girls college in the late 60’s with an academic rivalry between Laura and Carmilla. There is an attraction between them but their desperation for approval from their professor, De Lafontaine, was stronger. I knew their relationship was inevitable but it felt rushed to me how they got there.
An Education in Malice explores the toxic relationship between a teacher and her student and the power dynamics involved. I did not like De Lafontaine at all. I felt like the ending was too forgiving for her. After all the things Laura and especially Carmilla went through I don’t think what happened was punishment enough.
Thank you Netgalley and Redhook Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.