A review by the_lesbrarian
An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book was delicious. Vampires, all-girls boarding school, academic rivals to lovers, southern preacher’s daughter and european  aristocrat— YUM. 
For a Carmilla retelling, I wanted a little more bite. I wish Gibson gave it permission to be more vicious, especially at the ending, which felt shallow in comparison to the original work. 
An Education in Malice crafted an alluring atmosphere, intricate relationships, and some truly sumptuous scenes. If you’re looking for a new adult vampire romance, this is the one to read! 
Thank you to NetGalley and Redhook Books for the opportunity to read and review An Education in Malice. 
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