If you love dark academia with a twist of mystery and gothic allure, An Academy of Liars by Alexis Henderson is the perfect binge-worthy read. Set in a prestigious yet sinister boarding school, this novel weaves an intoxicating tale of secrets, ambition, and deception. With Henderson’s lush prose and a plot brimming with tension, intrigue, and morally complex characters, this book is impossible to put down. Keep reading to find out why An Academy of Liars is a must-read for fans of atmospheric thrillers and dark academia!
Title: An Academy For Liars
By: Alexis Henderson
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 464
Release Date: September 7th, 2024
Rating: ★★★★☆
Summary from Goodreads:
A student will find that the hardest lessons sometimes come outside the classroom in this stunning dark academia novel from the acclaimed author of The Year of the Witching and House of Hunger.
Lennon Carter’s life is falling apart.
Then she gets a mysterious phone call inviting her to take the entrance exam for Drayton College, a school of magic hidden in a secret pocket of Savannah. Lennon has been chosen because—like everyone else at the school—she has the innate gift of persuasion, the ability to wield her will like a weapon, using it to control others and, in rare cases, matter itself.
After passing the test, Lennon begins to learn how to master her devastating and unsettling power. But despite persuasion’s heavy toll on her body and mind, she is wholly captivated by her studies, by Drayton’s lush, moss-draped campus, and by her brilliant classmates. But even more captivating is her charismatic adviser, Dante, who both intimidates and enthralls her.
As Lennon continues in her studies her control grows, and she starts to uncover more about the secret world she has entered into, including the disquieting history of Drayton College, and the way her mentor’s tragic and violent past intertwines with it. She is increasingly disturbed by what she learns. For it seems that the ultimate test is to embrace absolute power without succumbing to corruption . . . and it's a test she's terrified she is going to fail.
Review:
Alexis Henderson’s An Academy of Liars is a gripping dark academia novel brimming with secrets, ambition, and deception. The atmospheric setting and gothic undertones create an immersive world that pulls you in from the very first page. Henderson’s prose is lush and haunting, perfectly complementing the morally complex characters and the web of intrigue that unfolds. While the pacing lagged in a few places, the twists and psychological tension kept me hooked until the end. A compelling read for fans of dark academia—4 stars!
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