A review by ekahnicole
A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee

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

2.75

This book had so much potential but just didn't deliver. The setting and atmosphere was often great but the pacing was bizarre - at times painfully slow and at others too fast (especially at the end). I always enjoy an unreliable narrator but the MC takes it a bit too far at times. Ellis was entertaining but the "plot twist" for her character was far too predictable. Overall, I really wanted to love this book but found myself rolling my eyes at times with how over the top some things were and it ended up being a bit of a chore to finish. I would definitely read more of Victoria Lee's work, because I enjoyed her writing style for the most part and I think she has potential to write something excellent in the future. This one just didn't quite get there.
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