An Education in Malice
the sizzling and addictive dark academia romance everyone is talking about!
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Published:15th Feb '24
£20.00
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Set in the haunting atmosphere of Saint Perpetua's College, this dark academia tale follows Laura Sheridan as she navigates rivalry, obsession, and sacrifice alongside the enigmatic Carmilla in their quest for knowledge.
"An Education in Malice" by S.T. Gibson is a captivating dark academia novel set against the backdrop of the mysterious Saint Perpetua's College in Massachusetts. The story follows Laura Sheridan, an ambitious student who finds herself embroiled in an intense rivalry with the alluring and enigmatic Carmilla. As they navigate their academic pursuits, they become entangled in the web of their demanding poetry professor, De Lafontaine, who harbors her own dark fascination with Carmilla. The atmosphere of the college is thick with secrets and strange rituals, creating a world where ambition is essential, and knowledge comes at a cost.
As Laura and Carmilla's rivalry deepens, their relationship transforms into something more complex and alluring. The narrative explores themes of desire, sacrifice, and the lengths one is willing to go for knowledge. The characters grapple with their own insatiable hungers, both intellectual and emotional, as they become embroiled in a sinister game of power, manipulation, and dark magic. The tension between them escalates, forcing Laura to confront her own motivations and the sacrifices she must make in pursuit of her ambitions.
Gibson’s prose is rich and evocative, drawing readers into a world where beauty and horror coexist. "An Education in Malice" promises an enthralling journey filled with suspense, romance, and the exploration of the darker aspects of human nature, making it a compelling read for fans of gothic literature and intricate character dynamics.
Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic, you won't want to miss this one! -- Katee Robert, author of NEON GODS, on A Dowry of Blood
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Atmospheric and lush. . . it will haunt you in the best possible way -- Genevieve Gornichec, author of THE WITCH'S HEART, on A Dowry of Blood
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Seductive, lyrical and rich with period detail . . . a dark triumph -- Mary McMyne, author of THE BOOK OF GOTHEL, on A Dowry of Blood
A dark seductive tale. . . intermingling love, pain, fear and anger in mesmerizing prose -- Publishers Weekly, on A Dowry of Blood
Adelectable jewel of a tale, shimmering with dark, beautiful prose -- Tori Bovalino, author of THE DEVIL MAKES THREE, on A Dowry of Blood
Mesmerizing prose. Thorny, fast-paced and unabashedly queer -- Publishers Weekly, on A Dowry of Blood
An Education in Malice is an ode to girlhood; ribbons, blood, poetry, and rage. Gibson's fang-sharp prose and unflinching honesty create a delicate and fearless exploration of loneliness, love, and-as the bridge between those two absolutes-longing -- Sydney J. Shields, author of THE HONEY WITCH
ISBN: 9780356519326
Dimensions: 238mm x 162mm x 36mm
Weight: 610g
368 pages