“A smart, layered, thought-provoking thriller about female desire and the intimacy of violence.”—Ava Reid, author of “The Wolf and the Woodsman”

“Darkly radiant and brilliantly wicked, “A Lesson in Vengeance” is a sharp dissection of queerness, ambition, and the forbidden luster of the occult. This book will possess you from first pages to its haunting, final words.” —Ryan La Sala, author of “Be Dazzled” and “Reverie”

“‘A Lesson in Vengeance’ is the witchy boarding school story I always knew I wanted, a gorgeous take on the complicated bonds of female love and friendship, told in lyrical, creeping prose as haunting as the tale itself. The ghosts of Felicity, Ellis, and Alex—and of Dalloway School and its historical witches—will linger with you long after the final page.” —Lana Popović, author of “Wicked Like a Wildfire”

“A layered, stylized, brooding mystery that will draw readers in.” – Kirkus

“With queer primary characters, an irresistible gothic atmosphere, and unrelenting creeping dread, this propulsive work of dark academia is both thrilling and thought-provoking.”  —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“[A] twisty, immersive thriller.”[A] well-paced, evocative, and adventurous historical novel” – Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review

“[A] twisty, immersive thriller.” —Booklist, starred review

Victoria Lee is the author of The Fever King and its forthcoming sequel, The Electric Heir (Skyscape). In addition to being an author, they are a doctoral student, and a great follow on Instagram (@sosaidvictoria).  They live in New York City with their partner, cat, and malevolent dog.