A review by sydneyraereads
A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I don't read a lot of this genre and I especially don't gravitate towards dark academia. So, as a blend of thriller and private school I enjoyed this more than I expected. I appreciate that Lee included discussions of mental health, therapy, treatment, white privilege, wealth privilege, and queerness in the larger predictable plot. I feel that many dark academia novels miss that opportunity. With that, I still don't think this genre is something I find very intriguing.