Our Home Libraries

Assistant to the Villain

Our Home Libraries Season 3 Episode 5

“Assistant to the Villain" by Hannah Nicole Maehrer is a captivating blend of fantasy, romance, and dark humor. The story revolves around Evangeline "Evie" Sage, who takes up a job as a personal assistant to a notorious character simply known as The Villain. Evie, struggling to support her family after her father's illness, finds herself in the midst of a gory and scary adventure within The Villain's manor. Despite his reputation for wreaking havoc and causing chaos in the town of Rennedawn, Evie discovers that The Villain's actions, though unconventional, are driven by a desire for the greater good. The narrative explores the complexity of moral grey areas, challenging traditional notions of good and evil. Evie and The Villain's relationship evolves from a professional one to a romantic involvement, unfolding slowly and revealing deeper aspects of their characters. The story is rich in suspense, humor, and emotional depth, offering a thrilling ride for readers who enjoy a mix of fantasy and moral ambiguity.

What role does humor play in the narrative and how does it affect the story’s darker themes? What are our thoughts on the book’s portrayal of good versus evil? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in this episode of our spoiler-filled podcast.

Great music huh?! The music for the intro and outro are segments from a song titled "Busy City" by TrackTribe, which was accessed through the YouTube audio library.

Coming up next: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

Interested in starting your own podcast? Sign up with Buzzsprout using our referral code and we'll both get a $20 amazon gift card! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1894341

People on this episode