5.0
challenging dark funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes


This story is pure, unadulturated, diabolical fun. From the concept of a academy devoted to murder to the downright absurd scenes we find ourselves in, it's a wild ride. Alternating between Cliff's journal (expertly narrated by Neil Patrick Harris I might add) and his fellow students' point of views, we begin to understand what truly drove them to attend McMasters. The dry wit is truly lethal and I worry for Rupert Holmes's search history. What's more exciting is that we might get more books in this world, as it's volume 1, and I would be SO down to read more.

*Thank you to Simon Audio for an ALC in exchange for my honest review*