An Academy for Liars

by Alexis Henderson
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Good Books rating 2.5
Fantasy
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  • ID: 3010
  • Added: 2025-10-16
  • Updated: 2025-10-19
  • ISBN: 9781529921779
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2024-09-12
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 3

Lennon Carter's life takes a dramatic turn when she receives an invitation to Drayton College, a secretive institution of magic hidden in Savannah. As she delves into her studies and uncovers the college's unsettling history, Lennon must grapple with her own dark past and the corrupting influence of power. The longer she stays, the more she becomes entangled in the dangerous allure of Dante, her enigmatic adviser, and the sinister truths of Drayton's legacy. /n/n Praised for its lush, atmospheric prose and dark academia aesthetic, 'An Academy for Liars' is a gripping tale of desire, power, and the ultimate test of embracing absolute control without succumbing to darkness.

Reviews
BiblioSanctum · 2024-10-23
okay 2.50

The book is solidly okay but nothing exceptional. It has its moments but doesn't wow the reader.

The reviewer found 'An Academy for Liars' to be a 'solidly okay' book. While it's not bad, it didn't stand out or wow them. There are some interesting elements and moments, but overall, it's a forgettable read. The reviewer thinks it might appeal to some readers, but it's not a standout in the genre. The story and characters are decent, but nothing particularly memorable.

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    All in all, An Academy for Liars was a 'solidly okay' book.

    Though it wasn't bad, nothing about it wowed me either.

    Still, I think it would be a good fit for some readers.

Books, Bones, Buffy · Tammy · 2024-09-27
mixed 2.00

The book has a strong dark academia vibe and interesting world-building but lacks a cohesive plot and likeable characters.

The reviewer appreciated the dark academia vibe and the interesting world-building elements in 'An Academy for Liars'. However, they found the plot to be incoherent and the characters unlikable, which detracted from the overall reading experience. While the setting and atmosphere are engaging, the story and characters fell flat. The reviewer feels that the book has potential but needs more development in these areas to be truly compelling.

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    Despite a strong dark academia vibe and some interesting world building elements, An Academy For Liars lacked a cohesive plot and likeable characters.

    The setting and atmosphere are engaging, but the story and characters fell flat.

    The book has potential but needs more development in these areas to be truly compelling.

The Lily Cafe · 2024-09-17
decent 3.00

The book is decently written with a compelling story and broken characters. It keeps the reader engaged with plenty of secrets.

The reviewer found 'An Academy for Liars' to be a decent read with a compelling story and well-developed, flawed characters. The narrative is engaging, filled with secrets that keep the reader hooked. While it's not groundbreaking, it's a solid entry in the dark academia genre. The reviewer appreciated the atmosphere and the way the story unfolds, making it a worthwhile read for fans of the genre.

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    An Academy for Liars isn't a bad book; it's decently written with a compelling story and broken characters keeping plenty of secrets.

    The narrative is engaging and keeps the reader hooked with its secrets and twists.

    It's a solid entry into the dark academia genre.

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