Gwen is traveling across the country in search of a new teaching job. She stumbles upon a remote, all-boys boarding school in need of a new English teacher. Gwen is immediately enamored with the campus, students and the stern headmaster, Edwin Yorke. It's all almost too perfect…

Did I request this based on the cover alone? Yes… but I wasn't disappointed.

"The Headmaster" is passionate, dark and a little spooky with a touch of sweetness — really everything I want from a dark academia novel. It's a really quick read that felt reminiscent of a vintage mystery serial. The illustrations included in the 10th anniversary edition are beautiful even in the Kindle edition and I will likely pick up a print copy. 

The "twist" felt a little silly. I understand the author's intent with it, but the impact was a little undercut by the prevalence of this particular trope.  

Thank you to the author, NetGalley and 8th Circle Press for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review!