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A Lesson in Vengeance

Victoria Lee
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A Lesson in Vengeance

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2021

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Victoria Lee

A Lesson in Vengeance

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

369

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dalloway School, New York • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2021

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

Lexile Level

810L

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Super Short Summary

A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee follows students at the Dalloway School, a historic institution shrouded in mystery and dark rumors. As they delve into the school's ominous past, they encounter sinister forces that blur the line between reality and supernatural occurrences. Themes of grief, obsession, and the pursuit of truth are central to the story.

Reviews & Readership

3.8

21,861 ratings

54%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee offers a haunting exploration of dark academia with a captivatingly eerie atmosphere. Reviewers praise its complex characters and rich writing, but some feel the plot is slow and occasionally convoluted. While the book's tension and twists are applauded, it may not satisfy those seeking a fast-paced narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Lesson in Vengeance?

Readers who enjoy dark academia with a psychological twist will love Victoria Lee’s A Lesson in Vengeance. Fans of Donna Tartt’s The Secret History and Leigh Bardugo’s Ninth House will appreciate its eerie setting, complex characters, and exploration of grief and guilt in an elite boarding school.

3.8

21,861 ratings

54%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

369

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dalloway School, New York • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2021

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

Lexile Level

810L

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