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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. Perched in the Catskill Mountains, the centuries-old, ivy-covered campus was home until the tragic death of her girlfriend. Now, after a year away, she's returned to finish high school. She even has her old room in Godwin House, the exclusive dormitory rumored to be haunted by the spirits of five Dalloway students—girls some say were witches. The Dalloway Five all died mysteriously, one after another, right on Godwin grounds.    Witchcraft is woven into Dalloway's past. The school doesn't talk about it, but the students do. In secret rooms and shadowy corners, girls convene. And before her girlfriend died, Felicity was drawn to the dark. She's determined to leave that behind now, but it's hard when Dalloway's occult history is everywhere. And when the new girl won't let her forget.    It's Ellis Haley's first year at Dalloway, and she has already amassed a loyal following. A prodigy novelist at seventeen, Ellis is a so-called method writer. She's eccentric and brilliant, and Felicity can't shake the pull she feels to her. So when Ellis asks Felicity to help her research the Dalloway Five for her second book, Felicity can't say no. Given her history with the arcane, Felicity is the perfect resource.    And when history begins to repeat itself, Felicity will have to face the darkness in Dalloway—and herself.   

Editions (3)

ISBN9780593305836
PublisherDelacorte Press
Publication Date12/31/21
Pages377

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  • valaritas
    valaritas

    17 Followers

    4.0

    Very, very dark, the ending was amazing!!

    Dec 27, 2024

  • milynya
    milynya

    31 Followers

    4.0

    Dark and obsessive

    I bought this book as part of a package, 'Dark Academia Library'. The first two were okay but for this one it was worth it at last. Though it takes a little time to develop speed and tension at first, later you can't help but keep reading. The main characters circle around each other and around witchcraft and murder. There are ghosts from the past, guilt and innocence, passion and violence and most importantly: You can't be sure what's real. I would recommend this for everybody who loves the dark acadademia aesthetic, thrillers and a queer love story! Beware though, there is not much lightness or fluff inside!

    Nov 13, 2024

  • tonis_bookshelf
    tonis_bookshelf

    22 Followers

    4.0

    It took me the first 100 pages to really get into it. But then the book was really good! I‘ve read the last 100 pages in one go because it was full of plottwists and I couldn’t put it aside.

    Jan 21, 2024

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