Such a good story... I loved every single detail in this story... the plot, the characters, wowww!!! I totally recommend everyone to read this book as fast as they can.

A sorting ceremony ✅
Harry Potter style school but students and teachers that actually unalive each other ✅
Slow burn ✅

I absolutely loved Academy of Villains. The characters and plot are well written and held me hostage for a weekend.

I need book 2 asap!!

Academy of Villains is if you wanted a slightly darker version of Harry Potter that meets Black Clover. This was giving me major if 'Slytherin were the main point of view versus Gryffindor' vibes. Let’s not forget the nods to the retelling of Nyx and Erebus’ Greek Mythology Love Story. If you’re not fully paying attention you’ll miss many clues. I, however, was just super excited to see this retelling done as Nyx has always been one of my favorite Goddesses.

I did not get bored of this novel and found it evenly paced. There was something new in every chapter which I thought would get overwhelming but I surprisingly did not see it as such. The Bromance is bromancing. The mysteries, the vengeance, and the betrayals were 'yes, thank you'. The romance between our leads is a bit of a slow start but will become more flourished about halfway and I know that might take a bit for some readers to get through but I promise, it’s worth it.

The Raven Society? I hope you all get your own novel.

I’ll be looking forward to book two.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC for an honest review.

This book was a super fun read, like a dangerous Harry Potter meets throne of glass…. But unfortunately it’s fade to black.
It’s definitely more YA centric than adult
The FMC sounds and acts like a teen (she is annoying and wishy washy sometimes)
The MMC sounds and acts like a 30 year old man, so he’s kinda out of place. He’s a little too touch her and die. I’m with you forever. “my life and heart in your hands” for it to feel believable that he’s a teen.

The biggest reason this isn’t a five star is the same reason that I had issues with the first few books in the throne of glass series. The FMC is hyped up as this tough as nails,kill anyone, do anything assassin, but then she’s weak and fumbling through 90% of the book, and basically relies on the men around her to take care of her. There’s only one scene where she isn’t bumbling her way to survival.

The world is also kinda off, or maybe it’s not explained well, I don’t know if they’re going into some sort of space time Vortexx every time they go through these trials, but how are you walking for less than a day and seeing a part of the country you’ve never seen before? You would literally be able to see that from a window of this massive academy.
So it kind of concerns me that all of these characters have no idea that most of the country is in ruins and people are starving and dying, being killed left and right when it’s literally 20 miles away.

I definitely wish we found out more of the back stories, not just of the mains, but the side characters as well.
The idea that the MMC has this strong group of friends around him is really cool, but we know almost nothing about them and how they are related or close to him.
The FMC is starting to have friends, but again we know nothing about them.

The professors definitely remind me of Hogwarts, they can be tough, but they are still supportive of the students learning their magic, and I’m definitely a sucker for a magic Academy! If anything I want more of the magic Academy

The book does and in a cliffhanger, but it’s not an unhinged cliffhanger like iron flame 😂

Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice. .5 🌶️
Humor 😂
Crying ❌
Kicking feet ❌

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. (via Netgalley)

4.5 stars

This gave me dark Harry Potter meets Gossip Girl vibes. I read this in one sitting. The world building and character development were great. I enjoyed the side characters as well. I liked the slow burn between Kiara and Lucian. (Closed door)

I'm hoping there's more because I'd like to see more from the characters and this world!

Ok this met my expectations and the pacing was wonderful, it didn’t mess around one bit.

Kiara is fierce and determined, this character and the plot dynamic really gave me Throne Of Glass vibes which is amazing because I miss the feeling that book gave me.

Lucian is broody and well connected as the prince which also leaves him trusting few people, especially Kiara.

The romance, magic and evil plaguing this realm created some HIGH stakes. I’m so excited to find out more about the magic systems and what it will take to bring the villain of this story down.

Tropes/themes included are: enemies to lovers, curses and greek mythology.

**Academy of Villains** by Ever King is an exciting dark academia fantasy romance with a Greek mythology twist. Following Kiara, a former assassin discovering her magical powers, the story is packed with intrigue, secret societies, and a simmering romance with the cursed prince. With a unique magic system, thrilling twists, and a perfect balance of action and emotion, this is a must-read for fans of mythology and dark, magical worlds!

If you like Harry Potter, Throne of Glass, and Percy Jackson, I think you'll like this.

I truly did love the story, which is why I'm giving it a 4. However, I do think this book needed more world building and that it was slightly underdeveloped. It felt a little rushed and the exposition throughout was more like temporary patches to help things make sense. Overall, it just needed more detail and probably about 100 more pages