Why read A Lesson in Vengeance?

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A dark, twisty thriller about a centuries-old, ivy-covered boarding school haunted by its history of witchcraft and two girls dangerously close to digging up the past. The dangerous romance and atmospheric setting makes it a perfect read for fans of dark academia.

Felicity Morrow is back at the Dalloway School.…

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Marielle Thompson

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Another story that explores the connection between grief and memory is this YA gothic mystery.

The story is set at a remote private school, following Felicity, who has returned to Dalloway School after taking time off following the mysterious death of her girlfriend. The story takes readers through Felicity’s grief of losing her partner, interwoven with the mystery of how she died.

Readers see this grief and memory through Felicity’s eyes, but as the mystery grows, readers will be left to question how much of the grieving memories we see are authentic. The school itself is rich with a dark…

From Marielle's list on The best gothic novels that explore different types of grief.