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An Academy for Liars
- Narrated by: Tracie Frank
- Length: 13 hrs and 22 mins
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Summary
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Lennon Carter’s life is falling apart.
Until she gets a mysterious phone call inviting her to sit the entrance exam for somewhere very few have heard of - 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 is special. She possesses the innate gift of persuasion: the ability to wield her will like a weapon and to use it to control others and, in rare cases, matter itself.
After passing the gruelling exam, Lennon must now learn how to master this devastating power.
While persuasion takes a heavy toll on her body and her mind, she is captivated by all that surrounds her - her studies, Drayton’s lush, moss-draped campus, her brilliant classmates and, most of all, by Dante, the charismatic adviser who both intimidates and enamours her.
But as Lennon becomes more adept at wielding her uncanny abilities, she uncovers more about the unsettling history of Drayton and Dante’s tragic and violent past, and is increasingly disturbed by what she finds.
For it seems that the ultimate test is to embrace absolute power without succumbing to corruption and darkness . . . and it's a test she's terrified she is going to fail.
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'Alexis Henderson turns her incredible eye for the upsetting to academia, and delivers a campus novel saturated with violence, desire, and power. It's a book with blood on its lips, and I loved it completely.' (ALIX E. HARROW, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January)
'Alexis Henderson is one of the best Gothic writers out there.' (HANNAH WHITTEN, author of For the Wolf)
'Dark academia stunner infused with Henderson's signature style – it's lush, atmospheric, imaginative and impossible to put down.' (RACHEL HARRISON, author of Cackle)
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- Franki and Fantasy
- 23-09-24
Any book that has me on the edge of my seat about the wellbeing of a rat is a win for me.
I thought I had it all figured out, but with twist after twist, I was wrong every single time. As always, Henderson really nails that gothic vibe that just hooks you right from the start.
I love that we’re diving right into Dark Academia with this one and it perfectly toes the line between the more believable parts of academia, and the fantastical elements. Its magic system is really unique too and manages to make the consequences of the magic believable and constantly present.
Lennon is such a relatable protagonist, and her journey is both gripping and thought-provoking. I knew Lennon was my girl when she casually compared someone to a rat, and it was only uphill from there. In fairness, all of the characters are really complex and well rounded, and you’ll find yourself second-guessing them and their intentions on and off as the story goes on.
Henderson has delivered yet another instant favourite for me, and I’m really excited to see what comes next.
The narrator is excellent and if you love a good mix of suspense, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural, this book is definitely worth picking up. Just be prepared for some late nights because you won’t want to stop it!
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