This is such a dark, twisted, and horrific book that really sinks its teeth in and does not let go until you have finished the book. The back and forth between now with Alex and the past with Darlington, the events ever so slowly being revealed, is a great way to build to story up and create suspense and empathy for Alex and Darlington. The reader wonders where Darlington could be, why is he missing? What can Alex do alone for this murdered woman? Who is behind all the mysterious things happening at Yale? And why is there a drug out there that can make people do whatever is asked of them? The story is captivating and at times enraging. Alex is such a unique character. She is strong, powerful, but also scared and vulnerable. She is learning as she goes, she is hiding her dark past, she is trying to exist in a world that has only ever hurt her. She cannot trust, but she also yearns to help others in situations like hers. People who become commodities for others, who are used by others, who are hurt by others. Because, for Alex, Yale may seem like a better place than her past, but she is still being used and targeted for her gift. This book had me seething; because, while secret societies using magic may be a little far-fetched, the idea of societies that help the rich get richer and gain even more wealth and power is so believable and real. You just know that there are groups out there that are working to further their own interests, keeping those in poverty poor. That there will always be people that they use and abuse in order to keep their stranglehold on society. Darlington is another interesting character. He understands nothing of Alex and is part of this elite group. But, he tries to see things, to learn, and there is a darkness to him similar to that of Alex. I am interested to see how the sequel will play out with Alex trying to find him. Overall, a well written dark academia book full of horror, wealth, pain, and history. With lots of world building and descriptions that make you feel as though you are right there with Alex as she navigates this treacherous underworld.
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