Assistant to the Villain (Assistant and the Villain, 1)
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Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain…and their unexpected romance.
ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem and terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits.
With ailing family to support, Evie Sage's employment status isn't just important, it's vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn’s most infamous Villain results in a job offer—naturally, she says yes. No job is perfect, of course, but even less so when you develop a teeny crush on your terrifying, temperamental, and undeniably hot boss. Don’t find evil so attractive, Evie.
But just when she’s getting used to severed heads suspended from the ceiling and the odd squish of an errant eyeball beneath her heel, Evie suspects this dungeon has a huge rat…and not just the literal kind. Because something rotten is growing in the kingdom of Rennedawn, and someone wants to take the Villain—and his entire nefarious empire—out.
Now Evie must not only resist drooling over her boss but also figure out exactly who is sabotaging his work…and ensure he makes them pay.
After all, a good job is hard to find.
The Assistant and the Villain series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 Assistant to the Villain
Book #2 Apprentice to the Villain
Book #3 Accomplice to the Villain
Book #4 Adversary to the Villain
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Community Reviews
It’s not super high stakes, it’s cute, witty and has a great grumpy/sunshine slow burn romance.
I can’t wait to read the next book in the series’
But its lighthearted and silly for sure! Unfortunately, any attempted socio-political commentary fell through because of that. Still, I would die for Kingsley, the little frog with his little crown and his little white-board.
I thought it was set in the modern day and had no magic or anything so within a a few pages my mind was boggled and I couldn't wrap my head around it.
Second attempt went MUCH better. I went in with the right mindset and absolutely loved it. It's funny and witty and a lush slow burn that I can't wait to continue reading about.
For those who love Ella Enchanted, this is a similar world and I want to move there (despite the guvres).
I have the second book on order and plan to devour it.
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