Hannah Nicole Maehrer by Hannah Nicole MaehrerStar Rating:
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Series: Assistant and the Villain #3
Also in this series: Assistant to the Villain, Apprentice to the Villain
Published by Red Tower Books on 08/05/2025
Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, High Fantasy, Romance, Romantasy
Format: Kindle (482 Pages) đ Purchased
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REWARD OFFERED: Apprentice to The Villain wanted for treason (light), magical property damage (alleged), and one incident involving a weaponized scone (accurate). Frequently seen with a grumpy frog (crowned, judgmental). Answers to âEvieâ or âStop that.â
Evie Sage didnât mean to become the right-hand woman to the kingdomâs most terrifying villain. One minute, she was applying for an entry-level position that promised âlight paperwork and occasional beheadings,â and the next, she was knee-deep in magical mayhem, murder plots, and an entirely inappropriate crush on her brooding, sharp-jawed, walking disaster of a boss.
Now, with a magical prophecy unraveling, assassins showing up in the break room, and a suspicious amount of frogs wearing crowns, Evie has to figure out how to survive her job without setting the kingdom on fireâor her dignity, which is hanging by a very sarcastic thread.
Being evil-adjacent was never part of the five-year plan. But then againâŚneither was falling for The Villain.
In a world where everything seems to be going to shit, Hannah Nicole Maehrer has gifted us with three delightful books that offer a much-needed escape. Each installment in this series is a treasure trove of adorable banter, biting sarcasm, swoon-worthy romance, and most importantly, a tiny glimmer of hope that love, friendship, and laughter can conquer all.
âAccomplice to the Villainâ takes us deeper into the enchanting world of Rennedawn, providing a richer understanding of our beloved characters. While it may feel slightly less fluffy than âAssistantâ and âApprenticeâ, it retains the snark, humor, and wild antics that have captured our hearts. Some moments tugged at my heartstrings, bringing tears to my eyes on at least two occasions. Yet, amidst the emotional rollercoaster, I couldnât help but giggle, chuckle, and occasionally guffaw as Evie, Trystan, Blade, Becky, Keely, Gideon, and the rest of the crew embark on their quests to save Rennedawnâs magic
The story is filled with twists, turns, and a touch of mysteryâI audibly gasped no less than thrice near the end. Each character grows significantly, revealing hidden parts of their past that allow them to burrow even deeper into my heart. And, of course, Kingsley, once again, steals the show with his perfectly timed snarky one-word signs.
This ragtag bunch of weirdos keeps getting better and better as the story unfolds, and I wholeheartedly wish every single one of these lovable nincompoops were my friend. Their camaraderie and quirkiness make them feel like family, and I find myself rooting for them every step of the way.
Book 4 cannot come quickly enough. I have a mighty need to know what happens next!
P.S. – I will riot if Evie and The Villain Trystan donât find their happily ever after. Their undeniable chemistry and profound love for each other are the heart and soul of this series, and I cannot imagine a world where they are not together, lovingly pushing each otherâs buttons, forever.
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