This read was so much fun! There is a need to suspend belief a bit, but really it's just all good fun. It's an excellent, distracting read. The plot is fast and super atmospheric with great quirky characters. Stevie is a great protagonist with a realistic personality, and I loved her.

Dark academia is totally my thing and this book definitely delivered on that front. The atmosphere of the school is cool and creepy and the backstory is mysterious and fun. The founder is a bit of an eccentric, as are the admissions process and the coursework.

The mystery is enjoyable and just twisty enough with an ending that was both surprising and entertaining. It's one heck of a cliffhanger though, so I'm glad that the sequel is available to grab soon.