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Assistant to the Villain (Assistant to the Villain, #1)
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UPDATE- IT'S GOING TO BE A TV SERIES Y'ALL. AHHH I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE VILLAIN COME ALIVE ON SCREEN 🤭🤭
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A binge-worthy entertaining read 🤩
✔️ Cozy fantasy vibes
✔️ Workplace romance
✔️ Dual pov
✔️ Slow burn
✔️ Grumpy x sunshine
✔️ Magic + mystery
To support her ailing family, Evie Sage is desperately looking for employment and when chaos happens she is offered an assistant job to the town's most infamous man- The Villain. As she is getting used to the job, she develops a crush on him. Turns out it's not all that easy when someone's trying to sabotage your boss.
The world building could have been better. It's quite forgettable. Am not sure where things were or what kind of town it was or the kingdoms involved? It lacked clarity and I hope the next book does it better.
The characters- Evie and the Villain. Evie is so selfless and fun, her sunshine personality is not over the top and is just perfectly balanced. I liked her a lot, except when she started to crack jokes or whatever she thought qualifies as a joke. Her sense of humor wasn't that great. But I loved seeing her drool over the Villain (who wouldn't), it was adorable.
The Villain (whose name I won't reveal cause of spoilers) is definitely the type of guy who hates everyone but her. He is so charismatic. He's definitely a brooding guy and I adored seeing him open up to Evie. Loved how into her he was already, despite her bad jokes. One thing that could have been better about him was if he was even more villainous but I kinda get it- it's just lighthearted stuff and YA.
I enjoyed the cozy mystery vibes. Trying to find out who is trying to sabotage the Villain was fun and totally wasn't the person I was expecting. Loved the plot twist at the end.
The romance was cute tho it didn't really develop into something more, am expecting that to happen in the next book. I loved the pining, from both of them and how the two were always open for communication. This is a clean romance, so no spice. And it works out quite well. The way the two were always so protective of each other was everything!!
The ending was hard to put down. Loved the plot twist at the end. As it ends on a cliffhanger, am really looking forward to the next one.
Overall, a fun lighthearted read. I recommend it if you're in the mood for cozy mystery fantasy and if you want entertainment.
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Fantasy rom com? When Once Upon a Time meets The Office? Am so into that... That's what she said LET'S GOO
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A binge-worthy entertaining read 🤩
✔️ Cozy fantasy vibes
✔️ Workplace romance
✔️ Dual pov
✔️ Slow burn
✔️ Grumpy x sunshine
✔️ Magic + mystery
To support her ailing family, Evie Sage is desperately looking for employment and when chaos happens she is offered an assistant job to the town's most infamous man- The Villain. As she is getting used to the job, she develops a crush on him. Turns out it's not all that easy when someone's trying to sabotage your boss.
The world building could have been better. It's quite forgettable. Am not sure where things were or what kind of town it was or the kingdoms involved? It lacked clarity and I hope the next book does it better.
The characters- Evie and the Villain. Evie is so selfless and fun, her sunshine personality is not over the top and is just perfectly balanced. I liked her a lot, except when she started to crack jokes or whatever she thought qualifies as a joke. Her sense of humor wasn't that great. But I loved seeing her drool over the Villain (who wouldn't), it was adorable.
The Villain (whose name I won't reveal cause of spoilers) is definitely the type of guy who hates everyone but her. He is so charismatic. He's definitely a brooding guy and I adored seeing him open up to Evie. Loved how into her he was already, despite her bad jokes. One thing that could have been better about him was if he was even more villainous but I kinda get it- it's just lighthearted stuff and YA.
I enjoyed the cozy mystery vibes. Trying to find out who is trying to sabotage the Villain was fun and totally wasn't the person I was expecting. Loved the plot twist at the end.
The romance was cute tho it didn't really develop into something more, am expecting that to happen in the next book. I loved the pining, from both of them and how the two were always open for communication. This is a clean romance, so no spice. And it works out quite well. The way the two were always so protective of each other was everything!!
The ending was hard to put down. Loved the plot twist at the end. As it ends on a cliffhanger, am really looking forward to the next one.
Overall, a fun lighthearted read. I recommend it if you're in the mood for cozy mystery fantasy and if you want entertainment.
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Fantasy rom com? When Once Upon a Time meets The Office? Am so into that... That's what she said LET'S GOO
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Reading Progress
October 10, 2023
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October 10, 2023
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to-read
October 15, 2023
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Started Reading
October 15, 2023
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4.68%
"Not much progress but I have high expectations after those 16 pages; really good start"
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16
October 15, 2023
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16.37%
"When she says this to him- "I would, you know. Torture someone... If I knew it would help you- if it was someone hurting you... I'd do it and I'd probably enjoy it just a little." And he ends up blushing 🤭🤭"
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56
October 16, 2023
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21.35%
"STOPP when she gets injured and he carries her to the healer >>>
Am blushing and kicking my feet in the air 🤭🤭"
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73
Am blushing and kicking my feet in the air 🤭🤭"
October 16, 2023
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55.26%
""He didn't feel ruined with Evie, though. He felt reborn." ❤️🔥❤️🔥"
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October 17, 2023
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79.82%
""She wasn't light; she was color. Every single one, dancing otherworldly and bright over his unworthy eyes...""
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273
October 17, 2023
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Finished Reading
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Oct 17, 2023 08:35AM
Fab review, SK! 💜 I always love how you highlight the good and the bad, but still find the parts that stood out. Really happy that this cozy story was such a win for you.
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✧*̥˚ Charity *̥˚✧ wrote: "happy reading!! hope you enjoy it!! "Thanks! I had a great time with it.
Darshini wrote: "Happy reading girl. It sounds amazing. Looking forward to your review :))"Thanks! It truly was. The review is up 🥰
deniz wrote: "ONCE UPON A TIME MEETS WITH THE FUCKING OFFICE?!just thinking both of the universes merging together gave me CHILLS ugh it better delivers for you bb i want to add to my tbr👹💋"ABSOLUTELY!! Tho the humor was definitely not the office like but entertaining enough. It did deliver, hope you give it a go. I recommend it 🤭
Lilyya wrote: "ommg say no more !! adds to tbr"Yayy! Happy to hear that 🥰
lila ⋆ ˚｡୨୧ wrote: "omggg this sounds so good i hope you love it! i've seen so many amazing things too, happy reading <3"I did end up enjoying it quite a lot. Thanks bb
April wrote: "Happy reading! Hope you enjoy it 🩷"Thanks girl! I did 💜
Great review, babes💕!!!!!!!! I'm so happy you enjoyed this book so much😘😘!!!!!!!!!
SK wrote: "Susan wrote: "I just finished. Looking forward to your thoughts!"I enjoyed it a lot. Review is up 🥰"
So happy it wasn't just me! I really thought I would not like it.
The tropes 🤌🏻 is sounds so good can’t wait to read it 🫶🏻 so happy i enjoy it. Amazing review love ❤️
Omgggg now I'm so excited to read this one because of you. So happy it was a winner. Amazing review as always, my precious love! ❤️
Rowan wrote: "Happy reading love 💗"Thank you!!
Erica wrote: "I can't wait to read this one "It was so good. Definitely recommend moving it up on your tbr 🤭
Sabrina wrote: "Happy reading 🩷 I’ve been so curious about this one, I hope you enjoy!"Thanks! Do check it out. Loved its cozy vibes and its perfect for an October read imo
Cara wrote: "Happy reading, my love💞!!!!!!! I hope you LOVE this book more than anything😘!!!!!!!!"I loved it!! Thanks Cara 💜💜
☆ Lauren ☆ wrote: "I am SO excited to read this!!"Do it 🤩🤩
elena ❀ wrote: "wonderful review, sk! i’m glad this was so good that it left you excited for the next book."Thanks Elena!!
Margaret M - (hiatus - wrote: "Fabulous review SK 💖"Thanks Margaret 🩵
April wrote: "Happy that you enjoyed this! 🩷 Love when a book throws in those twist and it takes you by surprise. Happy this did that for you. And they communicated 🤌 Great review babes! Hope you enjoy the next ..."True, totally did not see that twist come tbh. Thanks so much, I hope so too 🩷
Ayesha wrote: "This sounds like a fun read. Added to my tbr🤭"Yayy! I hope you have a good time with it too.
kendyl ʚ♡⃛ɞ wrote: "stunning review my gorg bestie<3 i’m so so happy you enjoyed and found this one very entertaining🤭plot twists that have me shocked will always be the best!🤗"Thanks ml! Yeah it sure was an imperfect read but so fun🤌 Samee, like it peaks our interest so much, keep it coming.
brooke wrote: "amazing review sk, i’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this and it was a fun read you! 🩷 i’ve heard so many mixed things abt this one, but ur review is definitely selling it for me. fingers crossed th..."Thanks Brooke 🩷🩷 I can see why it won't work for everyone, there are some flaws in it but imo for a debut it is quite well written and the author might provide more clarity in the sequel hopefully.
booksnpenguins (wingspan matters) wrote: "I'm so happy you loved this, bb! Amazing review 🥰"Thanks love 🩷
Grace (xadenvi & evajacks' version) wrote: "Ahhh amazing review!! 💗💗 so glad you enjoyed this, it looks like a lot of fun! 🫶🫶 I definitely want to read it now 🥰"Thanks sm!! I hope you enjoy it too, can't wait to see what you think of it 🩷
Amazing review💖. This book sounds so good.
Awesome review! I’m going to move this up on my list!
Yayyy!! So happy you loved this! Gorgeous review 💙
Iqra wrote: "Ouu love the review! Can’t wait to start it now 🤭"Yayy! Thanks. Hope you like it too 🥰
Amina wrote: "Fab review, SK! 💜 I always love how you highlight the good and the bad, but still find the parts that stood out. Really happy that this cozy story was such a win for you."Thanks Amina!! 💜💜 Much appreciated
we love binge-worthy reads! 😌 glad you enjoyed this so much, love 🥰 lovely review!
Cara wrote: "Great review, babes💕!!!!!!!! I'm so happy you enjoyed this book so much😘😘!!!!!!!!!"Thanks ml!! 💜
Susan wrote: "So happy it wasn't just me! I really thought I would not like it."Haha I had no expectations of it except for some good humor and it did end up delivering
Hoda wrote: "The tropes 🤌🏻 is sounds so good can’t wait to read it 🫶🏻 so happy i enjoy it. Amazing review love ❤️"Right?! I hope you give it a go cause its worth checking out. Thanks bb 💜
Morsal✨️(is barely active because of school) wrote: "Omgggg now I'm so excited to read this one because of you. So happy it was a winner. Amazing review as always, my precious love! ❤️"Yayy! Am so happy to hear that. I can't wait to see what you think of it 🥺🥺 Thanks ml 🩷🩷
Emma wrote: "Amazing review💖. This book sounds so good."Thanks Emma 🌸
Dez the Bookworm wrote: "Awesome review! I’m going to move this up on my list!"Thanks sm. I can't wait to see what you think of it, hope you enjoy!!
Currently listening to this audio. It's light and cute so far though I'm also not finding it laugh-out-loud funny.
Noa wrote: "Yayyy!! So happy you loved this! Gorgeous review 💙"Thanks so much 💜💜
lila ⋆ ˚｡୨୧ wrote: "we love binge-worthy reads! 😌 glad you enjoyed this so much, love 🥰 lovely review!"Yes we do 😌😌 Thank youu!!
Dierdre wrote: "Currently listening to this audio. It's light and cute so far though I'm also not finding it laugh-out-loud funny."Yes the humor wasn't that remarkable, found it to be quite bland tbh
So happy you enjoyed this!! 🩷Love your review 🩷🩷
catastrophe wrote: "So happy you enjoyed this!! 🩷Love your review 🩷🩷"
Thank you, much appreciated 🥰🩷
Ok maybe I will add this back to my tbr 😅 definitely keeping all you mentioned in mind when I do decide to read this. Sucks about the world building and the romance not being enough. I hope in the next book it is and more 🤞🏼🤞🏼 amazing review girl 🩷
Sabrina wrote: "Ok maybe I will add this back to my tbr 😅 definitely keeping all you mentioned in mind when I do decide to read this. Sucks about the world building and the romance not being enough. I hope in the ..."Yes do that 🤭 I would say there is romance and its cute but it doesn't really lead to anything or eventuates between them. Its a slow burn so was quite angsty. I hope so too. Thanks babe 🩷
Rowan wrote: "Lovely review 🫶🏻"Thank you! 🩷
Carol wrote: "Awesome review, SK ♥️!!!! I can’t wait to read this one!! Glad you enjoyed it so much! 🫶"Thanks Carol 🩷🩷 I can't wait to see what you think of it.
Amazing review SK! 💙 I’m glad you enjoyed it! I can’t wait to read this book soon!
Gillian wrote: "Amazing review SK! 💙 I’m glad you enjoyed it! I can’t wait to read this book soon!"Thanks Gillian! 💜💜
ooh bby i’m adding this to want to read it seems so cute <3
